No, we don’t sell rattlesnakes or rattlesnake meat.

Our name comes from Rattlesnake Creek, which runs through our farm and ranch. Many of our pastures are located in the Rattlesnake Creek sub-basin of Kansas, a region covering 1,232 square miles of the Great Bend Prairie aquifer in south-central Kansas.

Want to learn more about us? Visit our About Us page or stop by our storefront in Pratt, KS at 112 N Main St. during store hours!

Most commercial beef is aged for about a week, but we take it further. Aging enhances both tenderness and flavor, giving the beef a richer, more intense “beefy” taste. Our 21-day aged beef delivers a premium flavor and texture that you simply won’t find in a traditional grocery store.

We ship orders once a week to ensure your frozen meat arrives in top condition. Our shipping week runs from Tuesday to the following Tuesday. Orders placed after Tuesday will ship the following Monday or Tuesday.

• Shipping: All boxed orders go out by 3 PM on Tuesdays. Most ship Monday afternoon.

• Delivery Time:

  • Out-of-state orders: Shipped via UPS 2-day air or 3 Day Select. Expect delivery in 24-48 hours.

  • Kansas orders: Shipped via UPS ground.

You'll receive your order at your doorstep—no signature required. Your meat will still be frozen, but please transfer it to your freezer as soon as possible. If there’s dry ice left in the box, handle it with care and do not put dry ice in your freezer.

Local Pickup & Delivery:

• New! Free home delivery is now available in Pratt.

• Weekly deliveries available to Pratt, Haviland, Greensburg and Iuka.

Sustainability looks different for every farm and ranch, but at Rattlesnake Meat Company, it starts with healthy cattle and healthy land.

• Rotational Grazing: Our cattle are moved through fields regularly—every 7 to 14 days on some summer pastures—to promote soil health, grass growth, and natural weed control. On other pastures, we manage stocking rates carefully to protect native grasses while allowing cattle to graze naturally.

• Soil Enrichment: Soil Regeneration & Conservation: We are committed to a more regenerative approach that not only returns nitrogen and carbon to the soil but also enhances the land for future generations. By integrating thoughtful grazing practices with wildlife conservation efforts, we’re working to restore native grasses, improve soil health, and create a balanced ecosystem that benefits both our cattle and the environment.

• Seasonal Management: Before calving season, cows transition to rye pastures to ensure proper nutrition and land health.

We believe in working with the land, not against it. Want to learn more? Follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter for updates on our practices and the beef you buy.

Our beef is homegrown, and we know everything about it—from birth to processing. Our cattle spend most of their lives grazing on native prairie grasses, then finish on a, hand-fed, carefully balanced diet of distiller’s grain, alfalfa, and Kansas corn for the last 90 days.

As we work toward a more regenerative approach to cattle management, our beef offers will be changing.

Pasture-raised, grass-fed/grass finished beef, pre order for FALL 2025 is open- Learn More Here

Raising premium-quality beef isn’t cheap. From carefully raising your animals to ensuring the best possible flavor and tenderness, every step adds to the cost:

• Raising & Finishing: It takes time, care, and high-quality feed to raise cattle to processing weight.

• Aging Process: We dry-age your beef for 21 days to enhance flavor and tenderness—this reduces overall yield but increases quality.

• Processing & Packaging: Custom labels, USDA-inspected processing, freezer storage, and high-quality packaging (including USA-made boxes and liners) all add to the cost.

• Shipping: We use dry ice and premium liners to ensure your order arrives frozen, plus UPS ground or 2-day air shipping for safe, reliable delivery.

Supporting Local Customers

Unlike big grocery stores, we reward those who shop small and local. If you pick up your order in person, we offer a local discount as a thank-you for choosing us over the big-box stores.

Our bundle and special pricing reflect the full cost of delivering top-quality meat straight to your door, including shipping, packaging, and handling. We’re committed to providing a premium product and a better experience—because great beef is worth it.

If you are local to the Pratt, Kansas area and are looking for a specific cut of meat, we can probably fulfill it. Send us an email of what you are specifically looking for and we can arrange a pick up time. Email: marci@rattlesnakemeats.com

If you are not local or want to substitute a cut in a bundle or special, we can do our best to fulfill your request. However, we do not sub in more steaks. Either send an email to marci@rattlesnakemeats.com or enter in a request in the notes at check out.

At this time, we do not have a “create your own bundle” option for boxed/shipped meat.

Rattlesnake Meat Company’s mission is to provide a reliable source of locally Kansas grown meat to consumers across Kansas and the USA.

Absolutely! We love working with corporations, companies and individuals. We can customize meat orders to fit your clients’ needs and for any budgets. Shoot us an email or call. We would love to help you.

NEW— We’ve taken the guess work out for you. All shipping is included in the price!

Local pick up is always FREE.

Get local weekly deliveries to your door—learn more here

We recommend having 1 cubit foot of freezer space for every 35-40lbs. Allow slightly more if you have bigger cuts of meat like roasts, briskets, large steaks

The best answer? Enough. Or, on any given day, maybe not enough. Ranching is a balancing act—some days, it feels like we have too many to feed in the winter and not enough on shipping day.

We know this question often comes from simple curiosity, but for many farmers and ranchers, it feels a bit like asking, “How much money do you have in your bank account?” Some don’t mind sharing, while others prefer to keep that information private.

So, if you ask a cattleman, don’t be surprised if the answer is simply: “Enough.”

No! It is a very common misconception that Kansas is flat. Are there flat areas? Sure! Where we are located, we have gently rolling hills and amazing sunrises and sunsets.