How to Make a Cottonmouth Snake Out of Wood
Eastern cottonmouth snakes, also known as water moccasins, were named for the white-colored tissue inside their mouths. These snakes are prominent throughout the warm and humid climates of the southeastern United States. Whether you would like a cottonmouth snake model for use as a teaching replica or for a children's toy, they can easily be made out of wood.
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Things You'll Need
- 36-inch long 2x4 wooden board
- Pencil
- Jig saw
- Rotary tool
- Sandpaper
- Wood paint
- Paint brush
Instructions
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Draw an outline of a cottonmouth snake on a 36-inch long 2x4 wooden board using a pencil. Adult cottonmouths are typically 30 to 48-inches long with a wide body, narrow neck and wide head.
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Cut the wooden cottonmouth out using a jig saw or band saw. Round off the top edges of the snake using a rotary tool, such as a Dremel. Sand the entire snake smooth with sandpaper.
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Paint the cottonmouth using olive, brown and black wood paints and a paint brush. Cottonmouths typically have olive or dark brown bodies with black cross bands. Allow the paint to dry for about one hour.
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Tips & Warnings
Use caution and proper safety equipment whenever you are using power tools.
