The Breakthrough Reptile and Amphibian Taxidermy Manual
written by Ken Edwards and various artists

172 pages, over 1000 black & white photos and diagrams.

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. 172 pages, over 1000 black and white photos and diagrams. (Shipping weight 1 lb. 8 oz.)

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What are Reptiles and Amphibians?
Shop Organization, Lighting and Supplies
Methods of Collecting Reference
Making Study Casts of Snakes
Photographing Dangerous Reptiles
Snake Anatomy and Locomotion
Venomous Snake Reference Observations
Lizard, Crocodilian and Turtle Anatomy
Frog and Salamander Anatomy
Snake Families and Species
Collecting Specimens and Field Care
Safety Considerations for Venom
Skinning and Tanning a Snake
Making a Snakeskin Belt and Buckle
Mounting a Snake on a Cast Mannikin
Mounting a Snake on a Carved Mannikin
Mounting on a Commercial Mannikin
Carving Coiled Snake Mannikins
Casting a Latex Snake Recreation
Finishing Techniques for Snakes
Skull and Skeletal Preparation
Lizard Taxidermy with Fish Filler
Lizard with Carved Body and Cast Head
Alligator Skinning and Mounting Methods
Open-Mouth Alligator Flat Display Skins
Turtle Skinning and Mounting with Filler
Casting Turtle Re-Creations
Molding and Casting Frog Re-Creations
Frog and Toad Skin Mounts
Salamander Re-Creation Techniques

The Breakthrough Reptile and Amphibian Taxidermy Manual
172 pages, over 1000 black and white photos and diagrams. 8-1/2" x 11" Plastic comb binder.
Order number BP1011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95

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