Services European Mounts/Dermestid Beetles

[xbowguy]

I have the Dermestid Beetles for making the European Mounts. We are located in Licking County. My Fiance takes Great Pride in her work and produces a fantastic product. She already does work for 2 Taxidermists in our area. She is also one of the cheapest around: 60.00 for the bone white ~~ 125.00 for the camo dipped ~~Taxidermist discounts.

 

[Milo]

how long does it generally take the beetles to do their thing? i always boil but want to know.

 

[xbowguy]

Approximately 7 days for a clean skull...Depending on their appetite/Reproduction cycle. Boiling tends to loosen the teeth and fine membranes in the nose area. Skull too tend to come out with a touch of yellow from the grease. Although teeth can be tightened with glue.

 

[cotty16]

That looks cool!
I wish I was close to you. I'd bring mine from this year.

 

[Milo]

ok bugs havin sex on my skull is not what i was thinkin...no bug goo on my mount...just kiddin thanks for the info. where you at in licking?

 

[saddlepants]

ok, that sounded TOO funny - Im hoping your fiance is not a Dermestid beetle! JK , good work!

 

[CJD3]

Thats a cool look

 

[xbowguy]

Milo.....Ya Ain't A True Hillbilly Less Ya've Sat On Da Porch And Watched Bug's Fugg........I even had my mailbox dipped.......So I AM a PROUD Hillbilly!...LOL........I am just barely South of Newark and just barely East of Heath......Just off both city limits. She is just outside Hanover.

 

[jagermeister]

That's a good price. I had a euro done last year with the dermestid beetles and IMO it's much better than boiling.

 

[epe]

The place I got mine done outside of zanesville does it for $50. Bleaches the skull too. Dad's head is there now.

 

[xbowguy]

Are they actually using bleach? If so, Bleach leaves the bone a little chalky and dries it out over time. It also will loosen the teeth and nose bones but super glue will cure that......We use a method of Peroxide and Sunshine to get ours done. Some are degreasing them after bugs are done and spray painting them flat or satin white also. $50 is a Great Price for all that needs done and chemicals involved.

 

[Milo]

i think 60 is fairly reasonable for a euro mount honestly...

 

[Beentown]

i think 60 is fairly reasonable for a euro mount honestly...

As do I. Better than me spending my money on propane, peroxide and time.

 

[ohio mossy oak]

I agree 60$ is pretty dang fair..An your in my neighborhood!!

 

[epe]

Are they actually using bleach? If so, Bleach leaves the bone a little chalky and dries it out over time. It also will loosen the teeth and nose bones but super glue will cure that......We use a method of Peroxide and Sunshine to get ours done. Some are degreasing them after bugs are done and spray painting them flat or satin white also. $50 is a Great Price for all that needs done and chemicals involved.

Not sure what he uses...

 

[xbowguy]

epe that is a nice looking mount my friend!......And the picture could have not been taken in a better place~~Sure shows off the Rustic Beauty of it!

 

[epe]

Thanks. Thats my makeshift "hunting" room on my coyote pelt..How many beetles do you have now? What do you feed them in the offseason?

 

[JD Boyd]

I will tell my taxi about you... Wish I'd known about you sooner.

 

[xbowguy]

She say's there must be about 5000 bugs in there right now.....We left the brains in my Boss's buck so there will be a population explosion soon (Brains must be Bug Viagra I guess) The larvae eat more than the adults......In the off season, we feed them a variety of things......any questionable meat from the freezer works good..... Cheap Hot Dogs.......She keeps several doe heads too .....And I swear I DO NOT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO THE NEIGHBORS CAT! Just joking.....She has a dog anyhow. Plus they will only eat dead meat.....LOL......

 

[JD Boyd]

Dead meat??? Might as well throw Joe's jonson in there with em...