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Long Nose Gar Skull

Discussion in 'Fish Taxidermy' started by DM333, Jul 1, 2010.

  1. Jul 1, 2010 #1
    DM333

    DM333 New Member

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    Hey yall, I'm new to the forum
    I caught me a Long nose gar and I wanted to keep the skull and clean it up. I was trying to leave the skin on it if I could.
    Someone told me to get all the meat out and pour borax on it. I tried that but it seems its not drying everything out.
    So does anyone have any suggestions. It would be greatly appreciated
    Thanks
     
  3. Jul 1, 2010 #2
    NOAH@aarrkk

    NOAH@aarrkk Well-Known Member

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    Based on my experience, the borax should do the job. Maybe just give it more time.......assuming you DID get the flesh/meat cleaned out. Did you remove eyes etc?
     

  5. Jul 1, 2010 #3
    DM333

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    yes I removed all the eyes and all the meat around the spinal cord.
    I also tried to remove all of the cheeck meat as possible. I know I didnt get all of it but I tried my best
     
  6. Jul 1, 2010 #4
    KAMoHunter

    KAMoHunter Proud member of the WVTA

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    put it in front of a fan with the borax.
     
  7. Jul 1, 2010 #5
    Bills_and_Quills

    Bills_and_Quills The Devil is in the Details...

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    hang it outside in the sun...I've got several from this year and it only takes about 3 or 4 hot, summer days...pry the mouth open with a stick
     
  8. Jul 27, 2010 #6
    DM333

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    Thanks for all the help. Now it smells fishy only if you stick your nose in it. So what should I do, just put it in the room or should I put a varnish of some type on it?