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Published: 2013-09-28 03:39:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 2648; Favourites: 51; Downloads: 12
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A bat skeleton I finished up tonight. Super tiny, so cute. Hanging on a natural branch with a real rock, moss, and fallen branch habitat display beneath it. Protected by a glass dome resting on an oak base. Was originally doing it with the intent to sell but I've gotten too attached to part with him. So he rests in the cabinet next to my gopher skeleton I did a month or so ago. This was definitely my most difficult skeleton to date. My hands aren't nearly as steady as I had hoped/wanted. So it took a lot of soaking, pinning, resoaking, repinning to get it done right.Related content
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I just found a small dead bat in my yard and I would like to preserve its skeleton in a domed jar like this, but in a flying position.Β The thing is, I haven't got a clue how to go about it!Β Not to infringe on trade secrets or anything 
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First, please be absolutely sure that it's a legal to own bat in your state. Most of the bats in the US are highly protected and even if you found it dead, legally it cannot be kept.
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Amazing! I love this little thing! (and I hope to start my own collection one day).
Do you think Fox Bat skeletons are legal to own in the US?
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Bats are some of our favorite animals.
It depends state to state, and the exact species of bat. Best check with your local Fish and Game
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Me too!
Thank you for the quick reply, I'll be sure to check there. Thank you very much!
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Totally out-of-sight !Β Wonderful GalleryΒ !Β !Β
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I can't even fathom the patience that must take..but SOOOOOO CUTE!!!
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This is so wonderful!!!
Where did you get the glass dome? I have a special specimen that I want to display in some sort of glass casing like that...
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I bought the glass dome online. You can find them through various places like eBay, and Amazon.
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Awesome, thank you!
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So jealous! I have always wanted one like this 
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Thank you! I'm open to doing another on commission if you'd like.
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What species are they?
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This specific one is Miniopterus medius
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Very cool! I can't wait to see what you do next!
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Amazing job! 
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Their bones are sooo light weight that he easily supports his own weight 
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Oh man this is just absolutely beautiful. Bats are possibly my favorite animals. ;u;
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Bats come in so many shapes and sizes, it's hard not to love at least one of them.
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