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GENERAL INFORMATION
Beetling is
the preferred method for European skulls over boiling.
Boiling can shrink the skull, cause drying and cracking. Skulls turn out best if they are fresh. Although they can be done in any condition, it is
best not to let them sit and rot and/or get full of maggots, flies, etc. If you are not ready to have your skull beetled
right away, it is best to put it in a freezer if possible. For that
Pope & Young or Boone & Crockett trophy animal, beetling is best because the skull
will not shrink, which would lower the score. Boiling can
cause unnecessary yellowing from the oils being drawn into the skull. Beetling preserves the internal nose cavity, where
boiling usually destroys this unique look (honeycomb look in bear skulls, etc). PROCESS
The entire
process can take anywhere from 6-12 months, depending on what condition the skull arrives
in. The process can involve skinning head,
drying it out, putting in beetle box, degreasing, whitening skull, putting a protective
finish on skull, and mounting on a base if desired. SHIPPING
For shipping a head, freeze solid. Double bag animal in a box. It is best to ship at the beginning of the week so it doesn’t sit in a warehouse over the weekend. Prices do not include shipping. PRICES
Call or
e-mail me for prices. There may be additional
charges for prep work or skinning a head. You
also have the option to mount a skull on a wall or table base if desired for an additional
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