Lookee what I got. (taxidermy related, not for the SQUEAMISH!) - LotusTalk

dasmoofler · 11-18-2008, 05:54 PM

My friend got this in Montana. I get to turn it into a european mount. He already took the horns and most of the skin off. I get to deflesh, degrease and whiten. Should be a fun day tomorrow!

Randy Chase · 11-18-2008, 05:59 PM

Sometimes, it is like I don't even know you.

Sheep is scared

PhlypSide · 11-18-2008, 06:04 PM

Be nice to John, else that thing ends up on the pillow next to you in the morning.

dasmoofler · 11-18-2008, 06:16 PM

Aww, it'll look real nice when it's done. The nasty part is getting all that hair and as much meat off before soaking it. It wouldn't be that bad if it was fresh, but it's kind of stinky, well, actually it's real stinky. I don't think I'll be working on this at the kitchen table. This kind of stuff is a real chick magnet.

Mr. Know · 11-18-2008, 06:24 PM

Eww....just eww.

dasmoofler · 11-18-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Know

Eww....just eww.

No, that's a female sheep I believe. This is a pronghorn antelope. The only horned animal that sheds its horns BTW.

IXLR8 · 11-18-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dasmoofler

No, that's a female sheep I believe. This is a pronghorn antelope. The only horned animal that sheds its horns BTW.

Ahh, deer shed their horns also.

mp3moose · 11-18-2008, 06:47 PM

Dude. I just finished watching Saw IV only to click on this thread...not cool.

dasmoofler · 11-18-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by IXLR8

Ahh, deer shed their horns also.

Deer shed antlers, not horns. All animals with antlers shed them each year. Animals with horns do not shed them - except for the pronghorn.

dasmoofler · 11-18-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mp3moose

Dude. I just finished watching Saw IV only to click on this thread...not cool.

You probably got a good taste of what I'll be doing manana.

Ian · 11-18-2008, 07:47 PM

If you mount those horns on the nose of your Lotus like Boss Hog you will be my idol.

IXLR8 · 11-18-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dasmoofler

Deer shed antlers, not horns. All animals with antlers shed them each year. Animals with horns do not shed them - except for the pronghorn.

Learn something new everyday.

serpent · 11-19-2008, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dasmoofler

This kind of stuff is a real chick magnet.

def not the kind of chicks i like

MaineLotus · 11-19-2008, 04:24 AM

Boil it in water for a couple hours, works great to remove everything from the skull. Also makes a tasty stew when done.

JimK · 11-19-2008, 04:32 AM

what's a european mount das? or do I want to know?

dasmoofler · 11-19-2008, 05:51 AM

For enquiring minds go to taxidermy.net and wander around.
Like a fine spaghetti sauce it must be simmered, not boiled.

Actually about 82-85Fis the correct range otherwise the teeth and skull will more than likely crack. And everybody knows that possum and skwerl make the best stew!

A european mount is is just a bare bleached skull.
This morning I'm trying to work up the gumptiom to start in on this critter. Trying to formulate a plan so the garage heater wafts the "scent" away from me.......

dasmoofler · 11-19-2008, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian

If you mount those horns on the nose of your Lotus like Boss Hog you will be my idol.

Watch for a new avatar in a few weeks.

slaughtr · 11-19-2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dasmoofler

Like a fine spaghetti sauce it must be simmered, not boiled.

Actually about 82-85Fis the correct range otherwise the teeth and skuull will more than likely crack.

Yes, it's much the same in my line of work.

dasmoofler · 11-19-2008, 10:03 AM

Time for a break and a little clean up and search for some fresh scalpel blades.

Argh - I thought he took the neck off - wrong!

dasmoofler · 11-19-2008, 10:08 AM

I got a lot of the meat off - still a lot more to go though. I also thought my friend took the eyes out - wrong again - I hate gauging eyes out.

Here he is resting comfortably in the "Dahmer" pot. Time to go watch a little Gunsmoke and eat something.

11-18-2008, 05:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,161	Lookee what I got. (taxidermy related, not for the SQUEAMISH!) My friend got this in Montana. I get to turn it into a european mount. He already took the horns and most of the skin off. I get to deflesh, degrease and whiten. Should be a fun day tomorrow! Attached Images

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11-18-2008, 06:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,161	Aww, it'll look real nice when it's done. The nasty part is getting all that hair and as much meat off before soaking it. It wouldn't be that bad if it was fresh, but it's kind of stinky, well, actually it's real stinky. I don't think I'll be working on this at the kitchen table. This kind of stuff is a real chick magnet.

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mp3moose Complete Lotus Junkie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 691	Dude. I just finished watching Saw IV only to click on this thread...not cool.

11-19-2008, 05:51 AM	#16 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,161	For enquiring minds go to taxidermy.net and wander around. Like a fine spaghetti sauce it must be simmered, not boiled. Actually about 82-85Fis the correct range otherwise the teeth and skull will more than likely crack. And everybody knows that possum and skwerl make the best stew! A european mount is is just a bare bleached skull. This morning I'm trying to work up the gumptiom to start in on this critter. Trying to formulate a plan so the garage heater wafts the "scent" away from me....... Attached Images Last edited by dasmoofler; 11-19-2008 at 06:37 AM.

11-19-2008, 10:03 AM	#19 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,161	Time for some lunch Time for a break and a little clean up and search for some fresh scalpel blades. Argh - I thought he took the neck off - wrong! Attached Images

11-19-2008, 10:08 AM	#20 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,161	I got a lot of the meat off - still a lot more to go though. I also thought my friend took the eyes out - wrong again - I hate gauging eyes out. Here he is resting comfortably in the "Dahmer" pot. Time to go watch a little Gunsmoke and eat something. Attached Images

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