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Alligator Hide Any Good ?

Discussion in 'Reptile Taxidermy' started by Blue, Sep 3, 2019.

  1. Sep 3, 2019 #1
    Blue

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    I have a 13' 5" Alligator that's been in the freezer since early 2015. It was tanned (head attached) for life-size. Its been wrapped up in plastic. The customer is long gone , so I want to try and sell it. Will it be any good to mount after being frozen that long ? Thanks Brian.
     
  3. Sep 3, 2019 #2
    joeym

    joeym Jeannette & Joey @ Dunn's Falls

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    Probably still good.
     

  5. Sep 3, 2019 #3
    Blue

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    Thanks !
     
  6. Sep 3, 2019 #4
    donkeyman

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    depends on the freezer - old school type probably yes - maybe a few burns on the outside. new style frost free doubt it as they suck the life out of everything that goes in it - in no time at all. only way to really tell is to take it out and check - but have a plan as you probably don't want to refreeze it again and again.
     
  7. Sep 6, 2019 #5
    Blue

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    Old style chest freezer . Thanks For your time , Blue.
     
  8. Oct 2, 2019 #6
    dragonbackbone

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    I have had hides in the freezer for two years and they were fine however you will not know until you take it out and give it a try.