Here is my collection post before some of these are gone forever :(

I left a job that was asking me to lie on financial aid and grant documents and i could not take it anymore and did not want to sign my name. Unfortunately it led to a big blowout and I went from a interim admissions director(?) to scooping ice cream part time for a job.

I'm not sure what to price certain things on but the very first pic (vintage deer skull mount redesigned by an incredible artist indomitus.taxidermy on instagram) is the only one that really hurts to let go. And my teeth molds. I love those unfortunately and they are married ( in my opinion!!!!) and i may only sell them as a set. Can anyone advise on what to price things at ? And again what sites im allowed to post certain things/where i should list on lol ?

Thank you!

Found in Sonoma county. Please I’m so curious! Thank you. Jaw bone that I found had teeth where tips of them curled inward?

Bury 2’ deep in rich soil for a month, dig up, hydrogen peroxide bath, assemble.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

What are some weird experiences or conversations you’ve had with people?

Recently, a friend introduced me to her friends as someone who kills animals for fun and collects their bones and skulls as a trophy. Honestly idk why she would say that about me right in front of strangers.

I felt very irritated about it and tried to defend bone collecting and my taxidermy work as someone who deeply respects life and animals and wants to honor them even after death.

When I tell people that I like to collect skulls and bones, they tell me I’m mentally ill for doing so. There’s many stigmas around this type of work.

Hi all,

I’m unsure if this is the correct subreddit but my son just found this on the beach (North Sea Belgium). Is it time to call the police?

Love this sub, especially all the bone crafting! ✨Everyone's so creative ✨
Decided to take the plunge and start the process after finding a decently intact deer carcass. The bugs have done most of the work here. I cleaned up with a soft bristle brush, getting into the crevices as best and gently as I could. Rinsed them off before submerging in Dawn for de-greasing. I'll be back out in a week to change the water. Any advice for a newbie? Thanks!

New to the collection.It was full of grease cause it was cleaned by protease.Did some degreasing and whitening and now it looks great can add to my closet.:3

I found this on Palm Island in Englewood, FL. It in 5.5" long 7" side and the bell in about 1.5" deep.

Me and my mom found this in our backyard in Minnesota.

My friend found this skull and says it be stinky but it’s mine if I want it and I do REALLY want it, what do I do-?

I'm planning to cut the diamonds down to actually fit INside the eye sockets, but i'd like somebody else's opinions; cut down or leave as is? Then the pink diamonds will be backlit by red LEDs.. Thx

*currently awaiting mod approval to join the Oddities sub which is where i was planning to post this but here I am for the time being.

Found in a public nature preserve, slightly off the trail under a big tree. The skeleton was semi buried with a few bones visible until I excavated it

I assumed it was a deer but this subreddit has me scared now 😅

My thought was: grey seal lumbar vertebra (with some of the spinous process missing). It’s incredibly flat.
Any suggestions gratefully received.

(Ignore the gnarled driftwood)

Obviously not collecting it since it’s a bird (well mostly just since I’m traveling) but I found this skull in the dirt at Red Rock Canyon just outside Vegas. Pretty sure it’s a crow or other Corvus idk though

Probably like 4 inches long but can’t really remember

Found this on the beach in longkou China and am wondering what animal this might be from? The locals said honestly might be from someone eating pork bone near by but on the off chance it’s not someone’s waste what could it be?

I found this bone off a beach in Wisconsin, I think it might be a kind of fish??? Its about hand length, like 4-4.5 inches, does anyone have any clue what it is???

Hand included in the last image but please note I have quite large hands...

More or less what the title says. I have found this dead bird laying behind a bus shelter that has been there a couple days. Not 100% certain on the ID as I am not an ornithologist but it looks very similar to the attached picture, which is a European Starling. The tips of the feathers on the breast are the same and the wings are also brown like the photo.

I have looked into the basics of harvesting dead animals and it seems to be that because it is dead on public land no one will really come after me UNLESS it is a protected species, and that I should really ask the local council as they technically own the land. I only want its head ultimately but I do not want to get in legal trouble for cutting the head off of a bird that apparently broke its neck flying into a bus shelter.

Bone found on beach in Western Australia. Could anyone please ID? Approx 20cm long.

I've collected lots of bones from the side of the road or railroads, I'm thinking about turning some into jewelry, just winding if there's anything I should know about bone care or processing before I start going at them with tools and wires. I currently have them degreasing in soapy water

My friend sent me these photos to have me identify. I am best at IDing skulls, and have forgotten most anatomy besides that. I'm thinking that it's a cow due to thickness and length, I feel like a moose should be longer and narrower. But the long point off the end confuses me, I haven't noticed this before? Thought maybe it's the calcaneus but I don't think so. Would love some input!