This is the snakewood that I worked with. Guy was real nice and actually gave me a "sample" after e-mailing him on suggestions for finishes. That sample is actually what I used for the scales after taking it to the belt sander to get the mystery finish off it. Good seller by the way...

MIKEC* STAB. AMAZON SPALTED SNAKESKIN KNIFE SCALES -U2 - eBay (item 380194643424 end time Jan-28-10 18:09:07 PST)