Fried Rattlesnake

1 large rattlesnake
1 qt. water
Tarragon, dash
4 Tbsp. salt   
Thyme, dash
Oil
Marinade
1 cup flour
Margarine
1/8 tsp. paprika


Soak rattlesnake carcass for 2 hours in salt water.  Rinse and
dry meat well.  Cut meat into chunks to fry.  Marinate meat in
for 7 hours.  Coat each piece with mixture of flour, paprika,
pepper, tarragon and thyme.  Fry chunks of prepared rattler in
oil until golden brown.
                             Serves 2