How do I get the shell from a dead turtle?

[guidoLaMoto]

Originally Posted by HodgePodge

The sea was angry that day, my friends

I'm always impressed by ppl who can quote Seinfeld

Yea, Aristotle has become so yesterday.

[steiconi]

Originally Posted by guidoLaMoto

Yea, Aristotle has become so yesterday.

milk came out of my nose...

[busydesk]

Well Robert, I don't know if you've solved your problem yet, but just in case... have you considered contacting a local university or college biology department? They would have experience with dissecting all sorts of critters and may be able to help. If there isn't a college handy, maybe the local high school biology dept head could help.

[RobertFisher]

Originally Posted by busydesk

Well Robert, I don't know if you've solved your problem yet, but just in case... have you considered contacting a local university or college biology department? They would have experience with dissecting all sorts of critters and may be able to help. If there isn't a college handy, maybe the local high school biology dept head could help.

The turtle is now resting in peace in my yard -- until next year. Doing it the old fashion way.

[LookinForMayberry]

Originally Posted by RobertFisher

A pet turtle died. This turtle has a 12" shell, quite big. I would like to preserve the shell as souvenir.

Anyone know how I can attain that in a not-so-messy way?

I would consult with a taxidermist, if it was me.

[1AngryTaxPayer]

Every deer head I get goes in the garden for a year and comes out super clean.

[uggabugga]

Originally Posted by loves2read

Bury in ant hill
Come back later
I don’t think they will eat the shell—only the flesh

this. i tried it with a buffalo skull, worked great.

shouldn't take nearly as long with a turtle.

or, buy some of these.