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Alligator skull with beetles

Discussion in 'Skulls and Skeletons' started by Natures Best, Apr 4, 2016.

  1. Apr 4, 2016 #1
    Natures Best

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    Will beetles eat the skin off the skull of an alligator? If not any thoughts on the best way to skin the head out? Thank you !
     
  3. Apr 4, 2016 #2
    joeym

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    Beetles will eat the skin off a gator head. U cannot "skin out" a gator head. The skin is attached to the skull. Before placing in beetles, there is a ton of prep work required
     

  5. Apr 5, 2016 #3
    FullCryHounds

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    A lot of reptiles have the skin attached directly to the skull. Any amount left on the skull that the beetles didn't get will fall right off when the skull is in the degreasing bucket.
     
  6. Apr 5, 2016 #4
    Natures Best

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    Thanks guys!