Is there any market for big rattlesnakes in the 5-6 foot range? I have located a den and have seen some fat rattlers. Just wondering if they have any monetary value. Feels like a waste cutting of their rattle and leaving them for the birds.

Doubt there is, just thought I'd ask the pros.

Sweetwater roundup is paying $4/lb

Any interest in letting a member go get some. I like the skins. Wife can make some cool stuff and this guy needs a new hat band.

Not at this time as I am in San Antonio and the snakes are in Montague county. After second thought, at $4/lb it's not worth the risk!

I think they are worth more than that at 6 ft. I have heard $1000. Ill get in touch with that person and see what the info is.

Appreciate it, could be a total game changer

I've never seen a $1k rattlesnake.....few dollars per pound to maybe a hundred for a really big one.....

Neither have I, but if you don't want to extract what whatever reason, but would like them gone, please PM me. I would do it for nothing.

Apparently they meant $100. Lol

I wish I was closer....you should be able to find someone close to catch them.....

I found this list on-line

Link here...

Bexar County

South Texas Herpetology Association
San Antonio
Phone/Fax 210-509-6844

I used to sell snakes, but it has been a few years. There was a guy out of Eastland that would pay $100 for a 5' or bigger and paid $100 per inch over 6'.

When we catch them now, the rancher takes them in and has been getting the $4/lb.

Look up Big Country Snake Removal on Facebook. They have some pictures that will give you the wild and woolies.

Taylor at TNT Taxi in Ingram can freeze dry them in some really cool mounts