Clear Coated a Snake need help

Submitted by Steve on 1/11/01. ( GooGooGator@aol.com ) 152.163.188.68

I got a copper head snake from my dads work freazer he works for a taxidermist and he brought it home because it was freze dried.SO i took my airbrush and clear coated it i put several coats on it.Its still kinda having problems holding the stance i want.Is there something to help me with this?Any advice would be great.I'm 16 and interested in learning more.

STeve.Thanks in advance.

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Dave Says

This response submitted by Dave Taylor on 1/11/01. ( mastertaxidermist@jam.rr.com ) 24.164.216.51

HUH?
did you say it won't hold the stance you want?
If I understand you correctly, then this snake is still flexible? if so then it isn't freeze-dried.

please clarify and provide more detail about what has been done to the snake, and I'll tell you what you need to do.

DAve


if the snake ask you to eat an apple don't

This response submitted by snake handler on 1/12/01. ( ) 209.215.181.125

did dad that works for the taxidermist say it was freeze dried or freezer burned?


MOre info on the Snake Problem

This response submitted by Steve on 1/13/01. ( GooGooGator@aol.com ) 205.188.209.11

SOrry i was a lil tired.Yes it is still flexible,in areas and soft as well in areas.Dad said it was dried enough to clear coat it but i didn't think it was.But i did what he said and clear-coated it.Its in a curled position and the head is kinda in the air,but i want it a lil' bit higher.Is there anyway to do this?Any help would be nice, sorry for the confusing question the first time.

Thank you,Steve


Dave Says

This response submitted by Dave Taylor on 1/14/01. ( mastertaxidermist@jam.rr.com ) 24.164.216.51

I really want to help you Steve, but we still need more information.

If that snake will bend then it isn't freeze-dried.
Is it mounted on a body or form? has it been filled with clay or mache? has it even been skinned?

give me some DETAILS and I'll tell ya what to do.

Dave


Houston...

This response submitted by Oops on 1/18/01. ( ) 205.188.209.11

We have a problem......


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