How to measure two dried squirrel pelts for mannikins?

Submitted by SeaBass on 12/15/2003. ( bassluongo@comcast.net ) 24.91.108.111

I have two squirrel pelts, both soaked in alcohol then rinsed and hung to dry. I ordered a squirrel mannakin, but it is too large for either squirrel. I want to rehydrate the squirrels and measure them, the "around-the-belly" measurement seems easy enough, but I cant seem to be able to measure from nose to tail base and trust that I am getting a proper measurement. Any advice? Thanks

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heres how i do it

This response submitted by terryr on 12/15/2003. ( ) 63.85.32.73

turn skin inside3 out and measure it there - no problems so far - if you are unsure knock off a 1/2"


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