Take one average sized rattler, behead.
Start at the anus, slit the scales up to where head was. Using a pair of catfish skinners peel skin from the tail to the head area, discarding viscera. (You can rub the skin with a large quantity of rock salt and preserve it if you wish.)
Cut the snake into 2-3 inch chunks, dust in cornmeal. Deep fry until golden brown.
Enjoy with beverage of choice. Long necks are a preference.
I thought snakes were all neck from the head down...
But doesn't cutting the head off make the neck shorter, especially if you're not real careful where you cut?
"Start at the anus, slit the scales up to where head was. Using a pair of catfish skinners peel skin from the tail to the head area, discarding viscera. (You can rub the skin with a large quantity of rock salt and preserve it if you wish.)"
Done it. Didn't eat him, just made a hatband. I tried it with a Copperhaed but the skin didn't turn out near as pretty.