![]() ![]() Slowly cut the hide away from the front legs and side of body.Begin skinning the body section with the front legs and adjacent side skin.Skin the tail completely along the sides.When you reach the single row of tail scutes midway along tail, cut through the base to the end of the tail (butterfly end of tail).Make an outline cut on the tail below the top row of tail scutes.Cut completely around each foot at the wrist or ankle.Make a straight cut from the back along the top of each leg (through the largest scales).Make a cut along the sides between the first and second rows of scutes on the back.Outline where on the body skinning will start.Keep the hide away from blood, entrails, or other dirty surfaces where to prevent bacteria from getting into the hide. ![]() Avoid direct sun or heat on the carcass or hide.Skin the alligator as soon after the harvest as practical.Remember, proper care of alligator hides begins as soon as the animal is harvested. Be sure to use the right tools and follow the proper skinning steps. Most quality problems with Louisiana alligator hides can be cured by simply using extra care with the skinning knife and extra effort with the hide scraper. ![]()
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