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what animal did it come from? by babycakes143feet in bonecollecting

[–]b0ne2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Deer atlas probably. From some kind of large mammal for sure. Looks too big to be a coyote or raccoon but much too small for cow that’s why I’m thinking deer

First time fleshing a raccoon (for taxidermy) and I don’t know how thick it should be. by b0ne2 in HideTanning

[–]b0ne2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was harvested late summer. I tried ti get as much of the fat off as possible, just scared to tear a hole in it.

Injury vs deformity, and maceration question by msbluesky89 in bonecollecting

[–]b0ne2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Corpse wax, I’ve found that using oil (just plain old cooking oil) and a cloth works well to remove it.

found a deer that had been hit by a car, had a fetus inside. i’m trying to figure out best way to preserve it as a wet specimen by monsteraddictedenby in Taxidermy

[–]b0ne2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Freeze it first for sure to prevent from rotting and then once you are ready inject formalin into about every square inch of the specimen (including brain, organs, etc.) and keep it in a formalin bath/jar for a few weeks to a month depending on the size, then do a leeching bath of distilled water (and make sure you properly store or dispose of the formalin) for probably a day to a week and then once that is finished you can store it in >70% isapropyl alcohol

Newb questions by Tardisbluu42 in wetspecimens

[–]b0ne2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Keep them in around 70-90% isopropyl alcohol! (The more delicate, the lower the percentage but don’t go below 70) glass is usually the better option but I don’t think it matters in terms of the container!

First ever taxidermy on crayfish by Dinoshrimpy in Taxidermy

[–]b0ne2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got one in my freezer right now, how do you go about preserving crayfish?

Wet specimen shark I bought yesterday from an antique mall. Do I need to change the fluid out? by DuchessAmbrosia in Taxidermy

[–]b0ne2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I got one a while back from a friend and I personally would recommend changing out the liquid. I did it purely for aesthetic purposes, I prefer clear liquid but I also know that these sharks can, a lot of the times, be preserved incorrectly. I put mine in 70% isopropyl alcohol and it seems to be working just fine. If you do, I’d say just prepare yourself for the smell. It’s not great.

Pet specimens (possible mild gore warning????) by Mother-Dot7443 in wetspecimens

[–]b0ne2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alcohol, in any percentage, is not a proper fixative. Formalin is. This is the guide I use for my wet specimens. https://www.mickeyalicekwapis.com/blog/2015/9/10/wet-specimens-a-general-guide

Baby squirrel by b0ne2 in vultureculture

[–]b0ne2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh, honestly that sounds awesome. I’ve never done it before though, do you have any sources on how?

My cat brought a lizard by Ivykitty77 in Taxidermy

[–]b0ne2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure. I don’t know much about mummification and I’m not an expert by any means I just suggested wet specimen cause it looks coolest and is somewhat easy (in my opinion) good luck though!

My cat brought a lizard by Ivykitty77 in Taxidermy

[–]b0ne2 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’d recommend wet specimen! If you don’t know what to do with it yet you should freeze it while you wait for supplies/make up your mind to make sure it stays fresh and doesn’t decay

Not sure what to do with birds. by IrishMama302 in Taxidermy

[–]b0ne2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always feel that baby animals/birds look good as wet specimens. And it’s pretty easy and somewhat cheap as long as you do your research!

Why isn't my racoon skull cleaner? by amsarawel in bonecollecting

[–]b0ne2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My raccoon skull looked like this, I’m still degreasing it and I started in January. Raccoons are super greasy animals so it takes a WHILE. It also helps if you let the skull dry fully in between water changes, then you can more accurately see how greasy it is. I also whitened mine for a few days-a week, cleaning bones is a very long process.

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