aviator

What about 5 squirels?
or one slightly run over Racoon?
mmm now that's real street food...

JeepRecoveryINC.

Here's one you can try.

Remember that a rattlesnake is deadly even after it's dead. be mindful of the fangs and poison pouches when handling and cleaning the snake.

~ 1 rattlesnake, cut into 2 inch steaks
~ 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
~ 1/2 cup honey
~ 1 tbsp fresh ground ginger
~ sesame seeds


In a bowl, mix together the teriyaki sauce, honey and ginger.

Pour marinade into a large zip lock bag. Add the snake steaks.

Squeeze out the air and seal. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Remove the steaks and roll in sesame seeds.

Place on hot grill. Cook over medium heat until done.

Serve and Enjoy!

Let me say that the rattle snake is a dangerous animal and should be avoided at all costs. You should only try to kill them if you are really hungry or don't feel comfortable enough to catch and relocate them and you can't move out of their way. That being said if you do find yourself killing one and would like to try something new give it a shot.
This recipe also works with other snakes that you may come across in the wild.

aviator

Interesting recipe Jeep... but lets remember folks many rattlesnake species are on the endangered/threatened list so hunting them is a big no-no. However as Jeep noted in a survival situation the rules are a little different.
There are some differences but most species are extremely shy and will move out of your way given the chance, and will usually give you plenty of warning before a strike. Remember however that some species may loose their rattles when shedding there skin and so may not be making any noise even though they are shaking their tails to warn you. Further when in the process of shedding some western species in particular are reported to be "moody" and may "strike first and ask questions later" lol... Generally as long as you remain aware of your surroundings you need not fear them. {sorry for the of topic}

Jeep you did not say how to determine "done" or give any instruction on proper "cleaning" methods when butchering a snake these things would be good to know too.

JeepRecoveryINC.

Sorry about the lack of instructions. Also take note that some folks are allergic to some species of snake, and as far as being endangered, no species of rattle snake is considered endangered so eat up.
As far as cleaning, it's a good idea to wear a good set of gloves when cleaning because the snake is still deadly. It's a good idea to cut the head off a bury or burn it. Take a sharp knife and cut down the length of the belly and pull out anything that looks like an organ and wash out any excess blood. As far as when it's done, you can use the method of poking the fleshy part under the thumb and poking the meat.

aviator

True about "endangered" but several species are considered to be "threatened" which is only one step up from there the NE species "Massassauga Rattlesnake" is one of these, and the "Timber Rattlesnake" is reportedly also rare or non-existant in the northern reaches of it's range though it is quite common in it's southern areas.

Some thing not often thought of when capturing snakes is that once you pin the head/neck you still need to be careful of the tail some species will thrash around and you could be hit in the face or eye. Not a good thing to have happen as you are going in close to the head to cut it off.