Fried rattlesnake

1 large rattlesnake, cleaned 
1 qt. water 
Dash of tarragon 
4 tbsp. salt 
Dash of thyme 
1/8 tsp. paprika 
Oil 
1 cup flour 

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