Newest addition to my collection: domestic pig.
The Bone Collectors
Having a hard time finding a place that is just for people that focus on collecting bones? Well I had that problem and this blog is to unite the novice and the seasoned bone collectors. Here there will be pictures of different kinds of bones, how-to's, and anything else I can find that pertains to bone collecting and a little bit of taxidermy. (Pelt and limb preservation, jewelry, etc)
Me, being a bone collecting novice, will try to help put forth as much information as possible so we can all expand our knowledge, bring back this dying art that's most commonly frowned upon and have a bad-ass collection of bones ;D
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June12012
Here’s another one to mark off the Holy Grail List! It’s a Miniature Horse! But not just any miniature horse skull.
This is a really unique and special piece. Not only did this little guy have some very strange teeth but he also had a rather tragic death. One day not too long ago, he was grazing in his pasture with other mini horses, llamas, regular-sized horses, and a big Percheron. Everything was peachy-keen until this other little miniature horse decided to be a bit of a prick. He snuck up behind the Percheron and bit him. Naturally, the big draft horse reacted violently and kicked out at the mini horse that bit him, only to accidentally clock this one right in the head, killing him instantly. Wrong place at the wrong time. The biter lived to bite another day.
I’ve never seen another skull like this and I’m just over the moon to have him in my collection. He’s one of my new favorites and I hope to treasure him for many years to come. More pics once he’s cleaned up, including some comparison shots next to my big draft horse skull.
May302012
Mini Horse getting degreased. He’s a stinky little fellow but that won’t last much longer.
May292012
A gift from my mom:) 3 dear heads a tooth from a wild boar and a set of antlers. She knowss me so well <3
That’s freakin’ amazing X3
3PM
untitledreason asked: Hey! I got a dead bat from my zoology teacher and I want to make its skeleton. Do you have any advice how can I do it? It's a pond bat, and I'm afraid maceration will be to destructive, and I don't have any access to flesh-eating beetles or ants. Thanks!
Well hello there, I have the same problem when I deal with bird skeletons and other delicate animals. An option would be constructing a “rot box” First things first, make sure that it’s in a place where you or other people won’t mind having flies and maggots and other sorts of insects that are attracted to dead things. A rot box is basically where you find a container or crate of some sort, invert it, and place it over your specimen. Be sure to poke some holes in your box so flies and beetles can find their way in and out and do their job of eating the flesh and what not. You might want to put a rock or something heavy over it so the local wildlife won’t tamper with it. I just recently got done a guinea pig skull and with this method took about 2 -3 months. Depending on the climate and environment it may vary. You also might want to look at this, it might have some helpful hits (scroll down a little bit for the rot box instructions) http://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2009/03/09/how-to-rot-down-dead-bodies/
3PM
allwrappedinplain asked: Your blog is awesome. Love the bones.
I’m glad you like it! Feel free to submit some stuff if you want :3
5AM
relocated my skulls and stuff.
they look more cozy now.
May272012
Sorting out mole bones and wondering how I’m going to piece the skulls back together and put the teeth back in. Magnifying glass and steady hands, please.
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