Snake skin handles?

[Wade Jones]

Has anyone used snake or other reptile skin on their handles?
I've seen it on sheaths a lot, but not on handles.

I suppose you'd need to coat the outside with something...
Is it just not practical?

 

[Phil Dwyer]

Apparently the pen makers use it...

http://www.redriverpens.com/pdf files/SnakeSkinTutorial.pdf