The Ever-Upvoted Goldmask: I macerate in water (expect teeth to fall out and need to be glued back in, a strainer helps), then rinse after a few weeks or when I remember. if they're still discolored, a little hydrogen peroxide swish and set somewhere sunny for an afternoon usually clears it up. here's a skunk and a rabbit.

Window well discoveries

Not pictured: the bunny skull with a mummified eyeball stuck in its eye socket

ISO tips on cleaning these, they’re all so delicate

I macerate in water (expect teeth to fall out and need to be glued back in, a strainer helps), then rinse after a few weeks or when I remember. if they're still discolored, a little hydrogen peroxide swish and set somewhere sunny for an afternoon usually clears it up. here's a skunk and a rabbit.

mostly, never use bleach on bones you want to keep, they'll start to crumble after a few years.

The deer is wise; this is exactly what I do from a taxidermy/museum background.

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