THE BREAKTHROUGH TAXIDERMY MANUAL: REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN

THE BREAKTHROUGH TAXIDERMY MANUAL: REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN This addition to the Breakthrough Wildlife Art Manual library is the definitive source for modern reptile and amphibian taxidermy information, featuring dozens of step-by-step procedures. Written by Ken Edwards with contributions from the world's foremost reptile experts including Larry Blomquist, Mozelle Funderburk, Ralph Garland, Ben Haden, Joey P. Holmes, John Bellucci and others. Features techniques for making skulls, skeletons, hatbands, belts, death masks, and casting recreations.TOPICS COVERED:What are Reptiles and Amphibians?Shop Organization, Lighting and SuppliesMethods of Collecting ReferenceMaking Study Casts of SnakesPhotographing Dangerous ReptilesSnake Anatomy and LocomotionVenomous Snake Reference ObservationsLizard, Crocodilian and Turtle AnatomyFrog and Salamander AnatomySnake Families and SpeciesCollecting Specimens and Field CareSafety Considerations for VenomSkinning and Tanning a SnakeMaking a Snakeskin Belt and BuckleMounting a Snake on a Cast Mannikin Mounting a Snake on a Carved MannikinMounting on a Commercial MannikinCarving Coiled Snake MannikinsCasting a Latex Snake RecreationFinishing Techniques for SnakesSkull and Skeletal PreparationLizard Taxidermy with Fish FillerLizard with Carved Body and Cast HeadAlligator Skinning and Mounting MethodsOpen-Mouth Alligator Flat Display SkinsTurtle Skinning and Mounting with FillerCasting Turtle Re-CreationsMolding and Casting Frog Re-CreationsFrog and Toad Skin MountsSalamander Re-Creation TechniquesWHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH MANUALS:"I learned more reading this book than I learned in a 6 week taxidermy course that cost thousands. They didn't even touch upon 1/10th of the material in the book.""I'd recommend them to the first time novice or a veteran commercial taxidermist--they both will find them worth every penny.""I've been a taxidermist for 12 years. These manuals have shown me things that will start saving me time and money immediately!""A real pleasure--I stayed up half the night reading. You guys have really outdone yourselves this time.""I wanted to write and say thanks for providing some great learning materials that have helped me learn more about taxidermy than I thought possible in such a short time." ISBN: 0-925245-11-9 publish date: 08/15/1992