Dear All,
For small creatures like amphibians, small rodents, etc, I would also reccommend the use of woodlice for defleshing the carcass. A tank of woodlice, with a clear area for laying out the carcass is needed. It is best not to put vegetable matter in for the woodlice while they have a carcass to deflesh - that way they will get on with cleaning the bones a bit quicker! While they will eat the flesh, they are gentle enough not to disturb the bones in the process.
Despite people thinking that woodlice only like wood/plant material, most species will eagerly eat animals (and even each other) if they get the chance. Porcellio scabers are probably the best and easiest to keep in a tank for this purpose.
For more info on woodlice go to: http://pages.britishlibrary.net/woodlice/index.html
Julie
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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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