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Posted by TA17Rem (Member # 794) on July 29, 2007, 04:32 PM:
I got some cat skulls from a friend and i'm bleaching them myself and plan on mounting them on a board according to age. How do i determin there age? Or should i just line them up according to size?
When finished i should have a few left over if anyone would like one just let me know...Thanks....T.A.
Posted by Cdog911 (Member # 7) on July 29, 2007, 06:33 PM:
Tim,
Have you started the bleaching process yet? If so, are you using bleach? if you haven't started, let me know. I might be able to help you out.
Posted by TA17Rem (Member # 794) on July 29, 2007, 07:09 PM:
Cdog: I put them in a bucket of water and bakeing soda . I let them sit for 3 weeks, then i drained off the water and rinsed.
All the flesh is gone and i have nice clean skulls. I soaked them in peroxide for a day or two and now some are sitting out in the sun, to dry the skulls and whiten them.. I will have to glue in a few teeth no big deal, i have plenty...
Posted by TA17Rem (Member # 794) on July 30, 2007, 07:59 PM:
Cdog: Thanks for the offer to help. I had six skulls laying out today and when i got home from work i checked on them. They are nice and white now and just about dry. I should be able to get the rest done this week-end...
Posted by TA17Rem (Member # 794) on August 18, 2007, 02:12 PM:
I have six more skulls to bleach then i need to find some boards to mount them on. So far the one's i have already done have turned out real nice. I may have to save some coyotes skulls this winter and do the same to them.. Pic's to follow in a bit..
Posted by coyote whacker (Member # 639) on August 19, 2007, 07:17 AM:
the only true way to age bobcats is a cross section study of the teeth and count the rings, this the most accurate and best method.
Posted by TA17Rem (Member # 794) on August 21, 2007, 06:16 PM:
I crossed sectioned the teeth of two of the bigger skulls and came up with 3 years old..
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