Rattlesnake Pewter Pin
The Rattlesnake Pin honors the venomous pit vipers with built-in warning systems. The distinctive rattle—made from modified scales that create sound when vibrated—serves as a defensive warning that helps both snake and potential threat avoid dangerous encounters. Rattlesnakes are ambush predators that rely on heat-sensing pits to detect warm-blooded prey, striking with precise accuracy.
Perfect for herpetology enthusiasts, desert dwellers who respect local wildlife, and anyone who understands that rattlesnakes prefer to avoid humans and only bite when threatened. This pin represents the often-feared reptiles that play crucial roles in controlling rodent populations and maintaining ecosystem balance.
Choose from multiple finishes to suit your style. Built with materials sourced from long-established U.S. suppliers and finished by hand in Washington. It's wearable art that celebrates misunderstood predators worth respecting rather than fearing.
Details
- Material: certified American pewter, lead-free, with a traceable alloy test for every order
- Finishes: antique pewter ($18), copper-plated ($24), gold-plated ($30), or hand-painted ($70)
- Made: hand-finished in Port Gamble, Washington, USA, from a line of pewter jewelry crafted in America since 1991
Questions
Is it lead-free? Yes. The pewter is certified American pewter, sourced from long-established U.S. suppliers, and each order includes its alloy test result.
Who is it a gift for? Perfect for herpetology enthusiasts, desert dwellers who respect local wildlife, and anyone who understands that rattlesnakes prefer to avoid humans and only bite when threatened. It wears well on a jacket, hat, or bag.
How fast will it ship? We ship six days a week, and expedited shipping options are available at checkout.
American craftsmanship in every pin
Superior pin stem
An annular groove in the pin stem snaps to the clutch firmly, adding audible and tactile feedback that feels like quality, because it is
Perfect height
The optimal height to fit every fabric and backing snug, without play
Spin-free
All our pins have two posts, anchoring your piece for firm, spin-free, placement