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Old 03-06-2008, 02:41 PM
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I don't wish to be morbid, we all know that our reptiles are going to die at some point. Hopefully after a long life.

What do you all do with them after they die. Buried in the garden, grave stones, cremation. Are there any stuffed reptiles on your shelves. Does anyone have there beautiful skins removed and kept on display?

I've not had to deal with a dead reptile yet, and i hope i don't have to for a long time.
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I think 1 went in the bin and the other 2 were sent off for PMs. If one dies of old age or other 'natural circumstances then it might be interesting to get one stuffed or skinned and mounted maybe
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Old 03-06-2008, 03:07 PM
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Some snakes have such great colours it seems a shame to put them into the ground.

Does anyone know of a taxidermist who has experience with snakes?
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Old 03-06-2008, 03:20 PM
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all mine are in my garden, under the apple tree
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I've only had one reptile death, and we buried him next to my cat
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not had any reptile deaths as of yet but i will bury them in the garden, maybe if i feel up to take the tortoise's shell off if they die

not for about 70 - 110 years though
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*O* (Yusu) had one made into a wallet. Which personally i think is a fantastic idea and might do the same myself!
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Mine are Buried in the garden, in a special flower bed...

Weirdly though, all the flowers in that flower bed, are always the brightest, biggest and most viberant
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because they get nutrients from the body
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because they get nutrients from the body
Disgusting but true.
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