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Wild Edge Skull Taxidermy began as a solution to years of trial and tribulation in composting, scraping, boiling, and power washing skulls. The ultimate method for cleaning skulls is through Wild Edge’s new ecosystem of Dermestid (Dermestes maculatus) beetles.
Dermestid beetles are a naturally occurring species of scavenger beetle found across North America, which continue to be the preferred method of skull preparation in museum and university collections around the world. Colonies are capable of cleaning skulls through the process of skeletonization. This species feeds only on animal flesh, giving the process many advantages over other preparation methods. Dermestid beetles remove every ounce of flesh and organic material from the deepest recesses of the skull, without leaving a single mark. This is especially important in maintaining the integrity of the nasal cavity. Boiled skulls are typically left with weak suture lines, loosened teeth, discoloration, and antler shrinkage.
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Our Process
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If you are looking for an easy way to have your trophy cleaned and preserved, consider sending it to Wild Edge Skulls!
We will have your skull cleaned, degreased and whitened allowing you to display it in a unique, professional manner. Shipping skulls: Skulls must be frozen, wrapped and taped in several layers of plastic trash bags and placed in a cardboard or Styrofoam box. Make sure to add some sort of padding in the box so that your skull is not damaged in transit. Skulls should be shipped to Wild Edge Inc. with priority mail which usually takes 2-3 days. Preparing skulls: Skulls can be shipped with or without the skin on them. Added cost of $25-50.00 applies to skulls that have not been skinned or fleshed. The skull must also be accompanied by an identification tag to verify the legitimacy of your trophy. When your skull is complete, it will be carefully packaged and shipped via priority mail, or by the shipment method of your choice. You will receive a confirmation email with a tracking number. ** We ensure that we take all necessary steps to completely free your skull of all beetles before it is shipped!** |
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Price List for Cleaning, Degreasing, Whitening, and Finish (Protective Sealant)
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Small Game
Birds | Raccoon | Rabbit | Squirrel | Skunk | Reptiles $45.00 Small Mammals Badger | Bobcat | Beaver | Fox | Otter | Wolverine $55.00 Medium Varmint Coyote $65.00 |
Cats
Mountain Lion | African Lion $125.00 Predators & Boar Brown | Grizzly | Black Bear | Wolf | Wild Boar $125.00 Mule & Whitetail Deer * Velvet Not Accepted. $175.00 |
Horned Game
Antelope | Sheep | Goat $175.00 Large Antlered Game Elk | Moose $225.00 Large Horned Game Buffalo | Cattle $400.00 |
Requirements:
Prep & Shipping
– Ship via UPS or FedEx using Express or Overnight services to our location:
Wild Edge Inc.
7 Matthews Drive, Unit D-1
East Haddam, Ct 06423
– Please call or email us to let us know your skull is on the way.
*IMPORTANT NOTES*
– If your skull arrives thawed, maggot infested or showing signs of decay, we WILL refuse the skull for our services. Please use all methods necessary to prevent this from happening to your trophy.
– Please make sure all necessary and required permits, and/or locking tags are attached to the specimen or photocopies are sent in the package.
Prep & Shipping
- MUST have hair and skin removed from skull
- MUST be “24 HOUR FRESH” or FROZEN SOLID
- MUST NOT have mold, mites, decay, insects, or maggots. Our beetles are top quality and can be destroyed by rotten skulls.
- You will be charged between $25 – $50 extra if your skull is not skinned out completely and all vertebrae removed.
- Payment must be completed before skull is returned
- Prices do not include shipping and handling charges
- Payments accepted and secured through Paypal®
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
- No out-of-state checks accepted.
– Ship via UPS or FedEx using Express or Overnight services to our location:
Wild Edge Inc.
7 Matthews Drive, Unit D-1
East Haddam, Ct 06423
– Please call or email us to let us know your skull is on the way.
*IMPORTANT NOTES*
– If your skull arrives thawed, maggot infested or showing signs of decay, we WILL refuse the skull for our services. Please use all methods necessary to prevent this from happening to your trophy.
– Please make sure all necessary and required permits, and/or locking tags are attached to the specimen or photocopies are sent in the package.
