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Published: 2016-03-28 18:42:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 166; Favourites: 3; Downloads: 0
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Description I've always been interested in animal skulls, I find them incredibly fascinating.  This particular skull was given to me as a Christmas present and is my first skull!

I've named him Larry, and he is a red fox (Vulpes vulpes).

EDIT - - - Larry unfortunately received some damage when my new dog decided to take a liking to him as a chew toy! Luckily it appears to be mainly superficial, only visible around the jaw joint but upsetting none the less  

I appreciate  but please do comment if you , I'd love to know why you like it so much!

Constructive feedback is always welcome!
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Comments: 5

ruskket [2018-08-13 19:38:24 +0000 UTC]

Oh man I've had that happen with my dog a few times as well. It really sucks! I had a big elk skull drying outside once and she decided it break her right in half and chew up one side   

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Harleydane In reply to ruskket [2018-08-13 19:50:14 +0000 UTC]

Yeah... Larry hasn't been the same since.  I need to find a type of glue that I can use to set the jaw back together as now he falls apart way too easily whenever I need to move him.

Leason learnt though, and to be fair the dog who was the culprit is still a little devil two years later

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ruskket In reply to Harleydane [2018-08-13 19:54:30 +0000 UTC]

For smaller skulls I've found that Elmer's Glue works just fine! You have to let it sit for a while (sometimes with rubber bands around it) but other than that it dries clear and holds up!

Super glue also works well for small skulls but I've used it to put teeth into place before whitening with hydrogen peroxide and it made the glue turn sort of flaky and white I've also used E6000 and it works well - it's sturdier but also a little bit flexible. 

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Harleydane In reply to ruskket [2018-08-13 20:44:05 +0000 UTC]

Ah, that's great, thank you! I'll have a look into the ones you've suggested  

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ruskket In reply to Harleydane [2018-08-13 20:56:28 +0000 UTC]

Yeah no problem!

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