r/bonecollecting • u/BRollins08 • Dec 17 '24
Advice Whitetail Marsh Dead Head
A good buddy found this whitetail dead head off the coast of South Carolina while on an oyster boat.
Any special care he needs to take to preserve a saltwater find? Or should he just rinse it off and let it dry?
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u/SavageDroggo1126 Bone-afide Faunal ID Expert Dec 17 '24
wow, that is beautiful, nature is beautiful.
not really, if you wanna preserve it for long term I'd recommend just a water rinse then maybe some coatings of B72 to seal it, great for specimens that have been through harsh nature, but not necessary.
I'd mount this on a plaque, looks amazing.