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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What
are the advantages of European mounts (skull mounts) over traditional
taxidermy mounts?
Compared to traditional taxidermy mounts, European mounts (skull mounts)
cost less than 25% of traditional taxidermy.
Do
I have to skin the specimens, and do you charge extra if they have
not been skinned?
No, the skulls does not need to be skinned before we receive them.
You can send them in any condition, but the fresher the better. We
do not charge
an extra fee for unskinned or spoiled specimens.
How
much do I need to pay when I send my skulls for cleaning?
Nothing. We will not charge you a deposit to have your skull cleaned.
We will contact you about payment when your skull is finished and
is ready to be shipped back to you. Alternatively, you are welcome
to pay for the cleaning up front if you would prefer to do so.
Can
I drop off skulls for cleaning instead of shipping them to you?
Yes. If you would prefer to drop off your skulls in person, you are
welcome to do so. Please call us at 1-800-659-SKULL or (405)794-9300
for directions. During Oklahoma's gun season for deer we will be open
7am-6pm Monday-Friday as well as every Saturday 9am-6pm.
How
long does it take to clean my skulls?
Approximately three to four months; however, every skull cleans differently
and during certain times of the year the volume of orders will slow
down the process. We make every effort to return your order to you
as promptly as possible.
Do
you use bugs, and what kind?
Yes. In many cases Skulls Unlimited uses dermestid beetles to remove
the flesh, just like most museums.
Are
the jaws and/or horns attached when I get my skulls back?
The jaws and/or horns are not attached to the skulls unless you request
them attached. An additional charge may apply. Additionally, certain
species will not have their jaws cleaned and returned unless requested;
these species are noted as such on our Price
List page. In most instances with horned animals, the horns are
removed during cleaning. When we do so, the horns are returned to
you with the skulls and will easily slide back onto the skull.
Do
you mount skulls to plaques for display?
Yes. Skull Unlimited now offers both wall pedestals, as well as table
top pedestals for most horned or antlered species at an additional
charge.
Do
you put anything on the skulls?
Yes. Skulls Unlimited puts a sealer on the skulls to protect them
from their environment.
Will
my skulls shrink when you clean them?
Our process is designed to ensure your skulls do not shrink
beyond normal drying.
How
will I know that the skulls I receive are my skulls?
We use non-removable, individually numbered plastic banding
tags that are attached to every skull when it arrives at our facility.
The cleaning acknowledgement you receive after your skulls are accepted
into our system lists the numbers on the skull tags.
Is
the listed cleaning price the total for having each of my skulls cleaned?
No. Skulls Unlimited charges a 5% biohazardous disposal surcharge.
Return shipping is also not included in the cleaning price. These
are added to the total when your specimens are ready to be returned
to you.
If
I send multiple specimens for cleaning, will they be returned to me
individually?
No. If you send us more than one skull for cleaning in the same package,
we will wait until all of the specimens are finished to save you money
on return shipping. However, if you would prefer to have certain items
from your order returned to you earlier, you are welcome to request
we ship them back to you when they are finished and ready.
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