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mold in the ears

Discussion in 'Deer and Gameheads' started by Mossyback, Mar 4, 2009.

  1. Mar 4, 2009 #1
    Mossyback

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    I mounted the moose about 2 1/2 weeks ago and it's still not dry. all of the other heads (no other moose heads) that were mounted the same week are dry. I did notice that the ear butts were still slightly soft when i went to do my finish work and that is when i noticed the mold in the bottom of the ears. I also moved a patch of hair aside on the neck and found that the hide was also still not dry. this bull was taken in Nov so his hair is thick. I run a de-humidifier and a ceiling fan at nights but that still didn't seem to finsh drying him. I think i will have to put a fan on the mount to dry completely. What should i do about the mold in the bottom of the ears? I am not sure bacteriacide will work on fungas.
     
  3. Mar 4, 2009 #2
    Cameraman

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    if it is green put some round up in there! No im just kidding you don't do that. I have no idea on the mold just thought it was funny.
     

  5. Mar 4, 2009 #3
    Rich P.

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    It happened to me once and I brushed acetone down inside which helped pull out the moisture and took out the mold then dabbed it with a rag. Then it dried up in about a week or so.
     
  6. Mar 4, 2009 #4
    Kevin AL

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  7. Mar 4, 2009 #5
    dugart

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    I had that happen too, white fuzzy mold in a damp ear. I just sprayed some alcohol in it and it went away.
     
  8. Mar 4, 2009 #6
    Jim B

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    Rich is right.Wipe it down with acetone.It will go away instantly and won't come back.It also dissipates some of the water.A fan directly on it will help a lot.
     
  9. Mar 4, 2009 #7
    frank

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    I've used lysol spray to clean the ears out.
     
  10. Mar 4, 2009 #8
    Mossyback

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    thanks for your help. So it will be acetone in the ears and a fan directly on the moose.
     
  11. Mar 5, 2009 #9
    Mr.T

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    I agree, The fan works, I like to let the face set up first about 5 to 7 days, then put the fan on it just for the ears, as that is the last place it dries.