It's always more beneficial to remove skin from thick-skinned animals, but
beware losing small bones such as distal phalanges. Thin-skinned animals
such as amphibians are not such a problem. I guess plenty of people will
write in with boiling & maceration techniques for larger animals, so i'll
add my two-penneth worth for amphibians & reptiles. After dabbling for a few
years with smelly enzymes, these days i use a less offensive technique: 1 or
2% KOH at 40 deg C for 24 hrs (but check after 12 hrs). And yes! it does
seem to work without destroying bones.
cheers
Chris
Dr Chris Gleed-Owen
Research & Monitoring Officer
The Herpetological Conservation Trust
655A Christchurch Road
Boscombe
Bournemouth
Dorset BH1 4AP
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From: Analysis of animal remains from archaeological sites
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Melanie Wilson
Sent: 07 September 2004 10:10
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Subject: [ZOOARCH] Defleshing reference collection carcasses
Could members recommend any particular methods for removing flesh from
carcasses ?
If it beneficial to remove feather or skin/fur for example ?
Thanks
Mel
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