This past weekend we killed a 4 foot rattlesnake on my porch and I am looking at ways to preserve the rattle. Any suggestions? I'm wanting to make a keychain.

I always just cut it off.
HTH

Pack it in salt for awhile

https://goneoutdoors.com/dry-rattlesnake-tail-5839732.html
Step 1
Find the piece of the rattlesnake tail that is closest to the rattlesnake's body. Inside this rattle is the "blood rattler" (meat tissue).

Step 2
Cut through the end of the snake's body directly above this rattle using the paring knife. Remove the rattle from the snake's body.

Step 3
Reach inside the rattle using your fingers or tweezers and pull this piece of meat out. If you pull carefully and slowly the meat should come out in one piece.

Step 4
Place the rattle in a warm and dry location until it dries completely. Without the meat inside the rattle, it will dry quickly to produce a rattle that will last indefinitely.

PooDoo said:

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https://goneoutdoors.com/dry-rattlesnake-tail-5839732.html
Step 1
Find the piece of the rattlesnake tail that is closest to the rattlesnake's body. Inside this rattle is the "blood rattler" (meat tissue).

Step 2
Cut through the end of the snake's body directly above this rattle using the paring knife. Remove the rattle from the snake's body.

Step 3
Reach inside the rattle using your fingers or tweezers and pull this piece of meat out. If you pull carefully and slowly the meat should come out in one piece.

Step 4
Place the rattle in a warm and dry location until it dries completely. Without the meat inside the rattle, it will dry quickly to produce a rattle that will last indefinitely.

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Unless you carry it on a keychain in your pocket on a daily basis

PooDoo awesome thanks!!!

Acrylic. Last forever.