Alligator snapping turtle shell....... - Taxidermy.net Forum
2011年4月16日 · Just got done skinning and cleaning this alligator snapping turtle. Just a shell mount. Tomorrow I will take the grinder to it to finish the cleaning and then bondo/fiberglass the back bone area that I took out so it will have the support.
Cleaning out a turtle shell? | Taxidermy.net Forum
2010年4月18日 · Don't really know about the shell, but what I usually do with the beak is to put it in 70% alcohol once it is removed and cleaned, and keep it there until the skull is ready. This way it'll be completely clean and keep its flexibility.
Molding a turtle shell | Taxidermy.net Forum
2008年7月29日 · ive made a few alligator snapper molds, and the biggest problems you will run into is #1 mold life #2 is using too soft of a rubber, the mold has to wrap around the edge of the shell, and even the mold max 30 collapses in pretty much right away, I used a 40 or 50 hardness sil putty imbedded ribs in the brush on mold to help stiffen it, but they ...
Snapping Turtle Shell | Taxidermy.net Forum
2020年4月5日 · Snapping Turtle Shell Discussion in 'Reptile Taxidermy' started by MrBlueOx, Apr 5 , 2020. Apr 5, 2020 ...
How To Preserve Turtle Shell | Taxidermy.net Forum
2019年2月9日 · Iv never preserved a turtle shell but I’m sure you’d have to skin it out. Removed the bottom plate from the main shell, remove all the meat inside the shell, sprinkle a little DP and let it dry out. I would air brush the top of shell then seal it so it doesn’t lose colors. As for the head.
Large Alligator Snapping Turtle | Taxidermy.net Forum
2021年4月8日 · Also need a large Alligator Snapping turtle shell complete with the top carapace and bottom plaston still attached on the sides. Most turtle trapers usually saw the connecting shells on the sides.I would like a shell in Perfect condition now warm weather is here.Please contact me with what you have with a photo and asking Price? i wish this to ...
Skinning a snapping turtle/ Red eared slider on page 2 with pics.
2011年5月23日 · Snapping Turtle A small game hunting license is required to take snapping turtles. The only legal implement for taking snapping turtles is a firearm or a bow. If you choose to eat snapping turtles, you should carefully trim all fat and discard fat, liver, and eggs prior to cooking to reduce exposure to contaminants.
deformity on snapping turtle shell | Taxidermy.net Forum
2012年1月6日 · I do snapping turtle mounts pretty regularly. I see bumps and scars on shells quite a bit. Their shells do heal like our bones. It looks like he had something against boats. But the boats kicked his butt, or shell
how to seal a snapping turtle shell? | Taxidermy.net Forum
2016年8月24日 · I have a couple of snapping turtle shells that someone wants preserved. I know how to clean the meat out of the center bone. my concern is .. can I use dry preserve for the inside of the shell? And ... Do I need to preserve somehow the skin that is over the outside of the plates. ie.. tan or just coat with clear poly.
Snapping turtle shells for sale (pictures) | Taxidermy.net Forum
2014年8月19日 · Common snapping turtle shells for sale. 9 to 13 inches measured from front to back of shell. My shells are cleaned with the breast (belly) plate left on and all the ribs down the back left intact. I remove as much meat as possible then let the flies clean the rest, The shells have no finish applied and are 100% natural.