Indonesian snakes slaughtered for fashion

Snakes being dried on a board before being made into handbags

Just after the start of Chinese Year of the Snake, here's an article about snakes which are killed, skinned and turned into handbags in Indonesia. When they reach Western fashion houses these snakeskin bags or purses sell for up to $4,000 (£2,500).

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2277475/From-slaughterhouse-shop-shelf-Inside-factory-snakes-killed-skinned-turned-handbags.html#axzz2KkVNGRI6