Coiled Rattlesnake
Item
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Object Title
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Coiled Rattlesnake
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Object ID
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AR_0007_003_03_0002
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Created By
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Unknown
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Owned By
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Meek-Eaton Black Archives
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Medium
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Visual
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Description
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A taxidermy coiled rattlesnake preserved specimen prepared and mounted for display. The process of taxidermy involves preserving the animal's body using various techniques to maintain its lifelike appearance.
This coiled rattlesnake represents the mascot of Florida A&M University and is positioned in its defensive stand prior to attacking its prey.
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Object Notes
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Preserved rattlesnake that has been prepared and mounted in a lifelike coiled position. Taxidermy is the art of preserving an animal's body via mounting or stuffing for the purpose of display or study.
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Special Notes
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Coiling the snake adds to the lifelike appearance, as this is a natural defensive posture for rattlesnakes. This type of taxidermy is often used for educational purposes, in museum displays, or as unique decorative items.
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Collection Title
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History of FAMU
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Collection ID
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AR_0007
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Credit Line
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Courtesy of the Meek-Eaton Black Archives/ History of FAMU_Artifacts
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Restrictions and Rights
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All rights reserved. The use of any part of these objects and photographs transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, or stored in a retrieval system without the prior written consent of Meek-Eaton Black Archives is an infringement of the copyright law.
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Spatial Coverage
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en
On Display
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Location
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Carnegie 110 President's Room
