southern 520
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how do you preserve a gator head?
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southern 520
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I want to do it myself
southern 520
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skin on
I have heard of people just soaking them in formaldahide (not sure of spelling) but I believe that is no longer available. There is some new and improved version now that is evironmentally friendly I am sure. I know one taxidermist in Okeechobee is ususing a pressure vessel. Says that if you put the head in with the mixture then put the pressure to it, it speeds up the time. Wish I could be more help.
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I agree whut cfth. Take it to the taxidermist. Jihn Walker in Deland is a good one 386-804-6877
Croc1
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john walker in deland does my work he specializes in gators and does great work
for small game squirrels and snakes I use glycol based anti freeze soak them for 3 days and just let them dry but gator heads have a lot of muscle and tissue like the gums that hold the teeth in. the roof and bottom of the mouth need to be constructed and painted.
for small game squirrels and snakes I use glycol based anti freeze soak them for 3 days and just let them dry but gator heads have a lot of muscle and tissue like the gums that hold the teeth in. the roof and bottom of the mouth need to be constructed and painted.
Would make sense to me that you could simply have it freeze dried then varnish it to keep the buggs off it.
LATE EDIT: I just had the thought that after Freeze Drying, you could coat it in casting resin. Its crystal clear and doesn't crack. Would bake a beautiful trophy for a lifetime.
Scotty
LATE EDIT: I just had the thought that after Freeze Drying, you could coat it in casting resin. Its crystal clear and doesn't crack. Would bake a beautiful trophy for a lifetime.
Scotty