Cane E Vintage Rattlesnake Coiled and Ready To Strike, Tongue Extended Seeking Prey, Handled Gentlemen?s Cane, Walking Stick, Steampunk, LARPING, Renaissance, Medieval, SCA The grand detailed handle is a Diamondback Rattle Snake, coiled, tongue failing in the air and fangs glaring, His focused eyes blazing preparing to strike and the curved contour of the handle fits comfortably and feels good in your hand! This great antique style walking stick measures approx. 37 inches in overall length. When cornered, rattlers feverishly shake their iconic tails as a last warning to back off. Rattles are made of loosely attached, hard, hollow segments. Snakes add a new rattle segment each time they shed. They can accurately strike at up to one-third their body length. The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in North America. Some reach 8 feet in length and weigh up to 10 pounds. Rattlesnake venom is a potent hemotoxin that kills red blood cells and causes tissue damage. Bites are extremely painful and can be fatal to humans. This is one classy and possibly devilish cane! Black walking stick steel shaft fitted with a rubber tip. Buy it now before someone else does! Makes a Great Gift for any Occasion or as an Addition to a collection. Stands out for Costumes on Halloween, a prop for a play or a casual stroll around town. The great men of the last two centuries have carried canes, from Sherlock Holmes, to Gregory House and of course Scrooge McDuck. Every Gentleman Requires a Cane. CONDITION: This is a previously owned cane. It has no disfiguring damage or flaws. There may be normal wear and tear. Please look at all the photos of the actual item you are buying as they tell the true condition and description of this item. NOTE: We are selling this item as collectible for decoration or theatre props ONLY. This item does not come with weight limitations. Buyer must be aware of what will work for them if they choose to use it in any capacity other than for decoration and collection. This cane is not a substitute for a medical walking device. KT-3065