The authentic original all-New snake washboard ( note: this is not real snake skin)is made of 24 gauge stainless steel and is for the professional washboard player. The Key of Z Rubboards snake rubboard is a great choice for the beginner and the professional player. I am proud to be a positive role model for other rubboard makers. They copy my designs and products but not the magic I handcraft into each board. Come get a piece of Louisiana music history - original boards by the Key of Z Rubboards AKA washboards frottoir and scrub board are the original makers of the washboard as we know them today.