Dermestid beetles are used by experienced hunters, taxidermists, and artists to clean animal skulls without inflicting any damage to the fine little bones in the nasal cavity and eye sockets, and they don’t cause the bone to yellow in color, unlike boiling. Investing...
When it comes to trying to determine the right size of a dermestid beetle colony to buy, many hunters, artists, and taxidermists aren’t entirely sure what size of colony they need. Even though dermestid beetle larvae are only about 12 millimeters long, these insects...
Why Artists Use the Best Dermestid Beetles for Deer Skull Art Deer skull art has exploded in popularity and encompasses a wide variety of decorative styles, techniques, and intended purposes. While European mounts are traditional and highly sought after,...
Why Do the Best Hunters Use Dermestid Beetles for Hunting Trophy Cleaning? If you are a hunter and your hobby expands into European mounts, then you know first hand that the preparation and cleaning of animal skulls are critical skills looped right into the...
Mounted figures and skulls of birds, small mammals, and large game represent the art of taxidermy, or the preparing, stuffing, and mounting of skins of animals. Records of the practice date back to the 16th century. The art form has survived into the modern day to...
Skull cleaning is a process in which the skull of a hunted or trapped animal, or one that has expired due to natural causes, is prepared for display. It is an important step in taxidermy. However, it can be time-consuming, messy, and unpleasant, depending on the...
