Lucchese Rattlesnakes and how to Care for them

A quick video showing how to clean and condition Rattlesnake skin cowboy boots.

[@thespeckledgoat5215]

OMG! I ordered the Safir from Amazon yesterday and it came today. I slathered it on, wrapped it in Saran Wrap and let it sit for 5 hours. Almost all of it was soaked in, and what was left had become very sticky. This had the side effect of "welding" the scales back down. I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH. The boots are perfect now,. They went from a furry hot mess to perfection. I know it takes a bunch of time and effort to make an instructional video. Also the potential for rude comments fron marginal characters is real! I hope that hasn't happened to you, but if it does, ignore them all because you really helped me today.

[@MightySmaug]

I’m really glad it did!! Rattlesnakes are awesome boots

[@Rebelcowboy2]

I use bick 4 it works on snake skins you cant buff it tho but it keeps the scales down and supple

[@giovannirevilla2638]

I’m here because I just bought a use rattlesnake boot. I’m using this video as my guide 👍🏻

[@jaybarnhardt2197]

I have quite a few pairs of Lucchese Classics I have been collecting over the years. You can determine the exact date they were made by the stamped code in the boot. I have a pair of Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Larry Mahan's I bought in 1991 in Reno. Don't wear them often but I can tell you if you maintain them properly they will last. Good tip on the Saphir. Great product.

[@blakewilkerson9695]

2 years later… they still hard to find

[@yeyis05]

Gracias Amigo, very detailed and well explained. I’ve a pair I gotta get cleaned up and soften up a bit. Much appreciated

[@mrsmags964]

Thanks for making this video! Have a pair of snakeskin & a pair of python (both second hand, bought like new but dry…) Been looking to see what the best products would be before I clean & condition my growing collection 😊. Boot party on the floor coming soon 😂

[@MightySmaug]

Nice!! Snakes are some of the best skins in terms of aesthetics!

[@SCTitan06]

I know this is an old video but even at $450 that is a steal for those! Lucchese had some rattlesnake boots in a very limited number just for cyber monday last year and were sold out in like 5 minutes and cost ~$2,100. I saw them come up but no way am I paying that kind of money for them. Hope yours are holding up!

[@jimcollins9999]

Awesome looking! In the end, a very fair deal. Like you, I never bust a deal either. I've been wanting a pair too, in Lucchese or better yet, Black Jack's. Thank you for this video, well done man! 👍

[@MightySmaug]

Appreciate you!

[@jimcollins9999]

@@MightySmaug Excellent tutorial brother! Great looking pair of rattlesnake in that #5 sniptoe. 👍

[@MightySmaug]

@@jimcollins9999 I love the Rattlers!!

[@thespeckledgoat5215]

Very helpful video. Thank you for taking the time. If the scales are curled does the Safir get them to bay down flat again? I keep reading that there’s nothing you can do. I’ve used the Scout and it made a huge improvement but they aren’t staying down as they dry. Hope they can be saved - they are so beautiful. 🙏🙏

[@MightySmaug]

In my experience, applying the saphir and wrapping them with Saran Wrap, letting them soak it up, will soften the skin and it should lay down flatter

[@BigLou19]

I just purchased a pair of vintage (late 90’s) eastern Diamond back rattle snake boots and they came dry and brittle! I put about 5 coats of Scout exotic Reptile cleaner and conditioner and they became super soft and supple. I ordered Saphir Reptan and it took a day to come (Amazon) I applied it today like he says on the video and I didn’t like how the cream is like as if you’re applying Elmer’s glue to the scales. It’s sticky and thick! I went ahead and applied and it seemed to lay all the scales down. It like cemented them down and the softness from the Scout conditioner went away. The saphir did make the scales that were stubborn and bent, made them lay down and now they look great. I just don’t like how they became stiff in some way. I will use Saphir reptan once in a blue moon. I will stick to the Scout!

[@williamcasaus8046]

Those are badass.. Too bad they don't really sell those anymore.. I have been saving up to make a buy from Caboots online.. They allow you to design the boot how you like it. They run about $1000. I've gotta give em a try..

[@MightySmaug]

Black Jack and Lucchese just announced they still make them but they are special order and about a 6 month wait

[@zrivera187]

@@MightySmaug Go to boot america and ask for Russ. I had my rattlesnake boots in 2 months!

[@MightySmaug]

@@zrivera187 That’s a great turn around

[@tonymarinelli7304]

Most people have no honor! I’ve sold things in the past and was offered more money and declined. A deal is a deal. What conditioner do you use for your Shark boots? Thanks

[@MightySmaug]

Same…. I’ve had people offer far more money after I’ve already agreed to a deal. Once I’ve made a deal, it’s in stone, to me. I use the Scout reptile spray conditioner on my sharks. The shark skin is very resilient and after a spray down and buff, they look great again.

[@tonymarinelli7304]

@@MightySmaug thank you!!

[@carrasco2011sc]

Some people do that, I have had a few orders canceled on my for a higher bidder.

[@BigLou19]

Size 12 EE or D? I’ll buy them. (If for sale) Let me know. 👍

[@MightySmaug]

I sold these a while back.

[@BigLou19]

What size were they? 🥲

[@MightySmaug]

@@BigLou19 11D

[@black79montecarlo123]

Dude is a con, he did that just to get you to pay more.

[@MightySmaug]

I agree…hurt himself because now I don’t do business with him anymore