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Re-hydrating Snake Skin Mount?
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Hello all,

We have a very large snakeskin hide, I would guess about 10ft long and about 30+ years old, I think it’s some type of python, that we are going to have professionally mounted and framed. 

My question is, before it gets pinned up, should we use a mineral oil or glycerin to the hide? Would that ruin the skin? Or would it not even make a difference? Some of the scales are flaking off and wasn’t sure if any method would help preserve it a little better.

We live in Arizona so its very dry climate.

Many thanks in advance!

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