Ryan Johnson
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I am An avid hunter primarily in the United States and mainly Texas. I do bird and gator hunt throughout US. I am looking forward to swapping hunting experiences and learning all I can about What I don’t no and places I need to go.
I would like dive in by asking for some advice.
I have a 12’6” and two 9’ alligator hides That are hanging In my office. I killed them about 10 years ago. I wipe them down periodically but never really put any type of moisturizer/conditioner on them. I decided to finally put them to use and make make a purse for my wife and boots and a portfolio pad for me. The hides still look great and is in excellent condition overall, but have begun to crack a little in certain areas, especially the belly where the scales are larger.
2 questions.
1: Can anyone recommend a good moisturizer/conditioner to prevent additional cracking?
2: Can anyone recommend a trusted taxidermist or some other professional that can turn my hides into the products I want?
I live in The United States. Texas to be more specific. I have been researching these topics for a while and need others opinions.
I appreciate helping me out. If this is in wrong forum, please direct me.
Thank you for tour time.
Ryan
Dallas, Texas USA
I would like dive in by asking for some advice.
I have a 12’6” and two 9’ alligator hides That are hanging In my office. I killed them about 10 years ago. I wipe them down periodically but never really put any type of moisturizer/conditioner on them. I decided to finally put them to use and make make a purse for my wife and boots and a portfolio pad for me. The hides still look great and is in excellent condition overall, but have begun to crack a little in certain areas, especially the belly where the scales are larger.
2 questions.
1: Can anyone recommend a good moisturizer/conditioner to prevent additional cracking?
2: Can anyone recommend a trusted taxidermist or some other professional that can turn my hides into the products I want?
I live in The United States. Texas to be more specific. I have been researching these topics for a while and need others opinions.
I appreciate helping me out. If this is in wrong forum, please direct me.
Thank you for tour time.
Ryan
Dallas, Texas USA