Snakes are usually "scary", but not this one.  He is just plain "gorgeous", as is typical for one of Heidi Daus' "critter" pieces.  "Mystical Serpent" joint and catch closure pin is quite large (at 4-1/2" long x 3" wide) and the turquoise and purple velvet swarovski crystal colors used are exquisite, especially the huge oval turquoise-colored "head" crystal.  There are also many pretty little turquoise-colored seed bead accents, strategically-placed for a lovely effect and she even chose them for his beautifully "haunting" eyes.  He is a rare, hard to find "masterpiece" among pins and comes brand new in a gift box (not the original box).