FAQs

I’ve found an animal…

Legalities
First of all, ensure that the animal has passed by a legal means. If you see any signs that an animal has been shot that is not quarry or falls under general license, please report it to the appropriate authorities (insert raptor persecution sh**e here)
I cannot accept any native otters, bats, or cetaceans (whales, dolphins, etc)

Logging
Note the location, species, etc. This information will be added to a log sheet by me when I receive the animal. If you contact me, I will send you a log sheet for you to fill out and sign to include with the animal.

Freeze!
Freezing the animal is a crucial part of the process. As taxidermy works with natural material, there is always a risk of decay, freezing when fresh can help in preventing this. Place the animal in a plastic bag (or plastic container) and freeze. Wrapping in paper towels or newspaper is not recommended, nor is vacuum packing (especially with birds as this can damage feathers).

Contact
Email me to see availability in my own freezer, a date for collection, or delivery can then be arranged.

I want to send you an animal

Wonderful! If sending an animal via post, ensure it is sent NEXT DAY GUARANTEED. Tracked 24/48 is no longer guaranteed to arrive in that time frame, guaranteed special delivery is the BEST option.

The specimen must be frozen when sent. To try and prevent specimen spoiling ensure it is well wrapped and insulated within the box (via newspaper, polystyrene etc.), I cannot take responsibility for potential delays in postage services. Including small freezer/ice blocks can help to maintain a cool temperature in transit.

Do you take domestic animals?

Currently I am unable to work on pets as commission work. Taxidermy is a difficult art, recreating wildlife is very different to recreating your beloved pet as we can only know them through photos rather than life. I can provide small services such as nose or paw prints and casts, small areas of pelt preservation, or skull cleaning.

Donations of domestic species are welcomed to help expand my portfolio and allow for me to open up commissions in the future.

Are your animals ethically sourced?

Ethics are a very tricky thing to navigate as everyone has a different definition of them. I classify my taxidermy as sustainably sourced. No animal is killed for the purpose of my work. Some are sourced from game keepers, or pest control, others come from private breeders, roadkill, etc.

All are legally sourced and I will ALWAYS be transparent about my sourcing. If you want a certain species but do not want for it to be sourced via pest control etc, please let me know and I will try to accommodate this as best as I can.