How to Find Snake Vertebrae in Stardew Valley: Tips and Strategies

Snake vertebrae can be difficult to find in Stardew Valley, especially for the newer players of the game who are playing for the first or second time. It can be confusing as the player is barely given any information that he should know before venturing out in the quest to find the snake vertebrae. But we’re here to help you get around those vague details and find them quickly and efficiently with our excellent strategy!

Overview of Snake Vertebrae in Stardew Valley

Snake Vertebrae are needed to complete the Snake specimen at the Island Field Office on Ginger Island. You need two, and their Island West artifact-spot entry does not become eligible until Professor Snail has been freed from his cave.

Image of Snake Vertebrae in Stardew Valley — Snake Vertebrae is an important item in Stardew Valley needed to complete the Snake specimen during Professor Snail’s quest on Ginger Island.

Completing the snake display awards 3 Golden Walnuts. A Mango Sapling is not part of this specific display reward.

Tips for Finding Snake Vertebrae

First unlock Island West by paying the parrot near the sleeping turtle 10 Golden Walnuts. Then open the Field Office route and free Professor Snail. The local 1.6.15 IslandWest data gates both the Snake Skull and Snake Vertebrae entries behind the resulting islandNorthCaveOpened mail flag.

Image of Artifact Spot in Stardew Valley — Artifact Spots are where you can find the snake vertebrae in Stardew Valley.

When you do that, you must find Artifact Spots coming out of the ground, and then you must dig them out with a hoe because other tools cannot remove them from the ground.

Strategies for Finding Snake Vertebrae

Check Island West every day, keep sightlines clear around trees and placed objects, and dig every artifact spot with the Hoe. The verified Snake Vertebrae entry itself has no winter-only condition, so waiting for winter is not a supported way to improve its listed probability.

Also, know that Artifact Spots can spawn behind certain objects like trees, which you’ll have to chop down to see if they’re behind or underneath.

The practical strategy is repeated daily checks after Professor Snail is free. Artifact-spot availability and the item roll are separate: first a spot must appear, then the eligible Island West drop table is evaluated.

Conclusion

In local 1.6.15 location data, the Island West artifact-spot entry for Snake Vertebrae is 25%, not 22.5%, and it requires the Professor Snail rescue flag. Donate two vertebrae plus one Snake Skull to finish the specimen and receive 3 Golden Walnuts.

And if you still can’t figure it out, then check this video for further help!