Hey guys
I just discovered a really cool method of getting my specimens soft and limber again so that they can be spread and arranged in the best positions before preservation. Now, for those of you who are new here, although I like collecting butterfly and moth specimens I do not like killing them for the sake of it. Therefore, I either wait for them to live out their natural lifespans (species which I rear/breed/keep) or simply hunt around flourescent lights during the daytime to find those that have died of natural causes. Unfortunately for me, butterflies and moths which have died for a long time often become really stiff and difficult to maneouver. Now, though, it seems my problems have been solved! Introducing, the humidifying chamber!
I just discovered a really cool method of getting my specimens soft and limber again so that they can be spread and arranged in the best positions before preservation. Now, for those of you who are new here, although I like collecting butterfly and moth specimens I do not like killing them for the sake of it. Therefore, I either wait for them to live out their natural lifespans (species which I rear/breed/keep) or simply hunt around flourescent lights during the daytime to find those that have died of natural causes. Unfortunately for me, butterflies and moths which have died for a long time often become really stiff and difficult to maneouver. Now, though, it seems my problems have been solved! Introducing, the humidifying chamber!
Roch Dafeyette's humidifying chamber. |
Humidified Owl Moth (Asota Plaginota) being spread with needles. |
Beauty |
2 comments:
Wow!We kiz love butterfly..yeeha!
Jom skodeng,
Kuasa Seorang Wanita
Cyren, I don't think I'll have the patience for butterfly taxidermy. I'm happy reading the details and seeing the pictures on your blog! Your passion is amazing!!
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