Man ‘solves mystery’ of Thai genetically modified stingray shoes

Man ‘solves mystery’ of stingray shoes – ninemsn.com.au, August 28, 2012
… Rayfish Footwear, which is purportedly based in Thailand, has provoked outrage among animal lovers since 2010 when it launched a website describing its mission to customise the animals for fashion.
It said it had genetically modified the rays to have colourful, patterned skin perfect for shoes by mixing its genes with a rattlesnake and fish.
Earlier this year the company said it would sell customised shoes created from the stingray “leather” for $1800 a pair…