Re: Stinky Skull
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11/01/23 02:33 PM
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Did you submerge it in peroxide or “paint” on the peroxide?
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Re: Stinky Skull
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11/01/23 02:47 PM
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only reason one would stink is if some missed material is somewhere. nasal cavity, brain, around the ear drums... one completely done should not stink.
Last edited by imiller; 11/01/23 02:48 PM.
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Re: Stinky Skull
[Re: bfisch]
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11/01/23 05:29 PM
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Unless you want to ruin it sure enough, DO NOT put it in household bleach. Household bleach breaks down the structure of the bone.
I personally do not boil or simmer either as too much heat will damage the bone also.
I macerate in warm water, basically rot the soft tissue off. There is a definite smell even after the soft tissue is gone. Then in to warmer water (120 degrees) with Dawn dishwashing liquid for however long it takes to get the grease out. After about 3 days, I change the water/dawn and by that time, the stink is gone.
Bear and wild boar skulls are notorious for taking a long time to get the grease out of the bone. They make look OK on the surface but may yellow over time as grease migrates to the surface. That grease can have an odor.
I agree with one of the earlier posters that there is some soft tissue left somewhere if you are still getting noticeable stink. Probably quite a bit of soft tissue too since the peroxide soak should take care small bits of soft tissue.
One place to check on a bear or hog skull is the lower jaws. They are hollow and contain soft tissue and these quick clean processes like simmering do not get al of the soft tissue out of the inside of the lower jaws. There are a couple of holes. Run a pipe cleaner in the holes and you will probably find the source of the stink.
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Re: Stinky Skull
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11/01/23 05:43 PM
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I agree with QBD. Don't put it in household bleach; Disintegratres the bone...ruins a skull. Try warm water/peroxide soak for 4-5 days, then dishsoap and warm water for another few days (everybody's stuck on Dawn dish soap; in my opinion, it doesn't matter what brand you use).
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Re: Stinky Skull
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11/02/23 12:52 AM
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I’d just simmer it in peroxide and water for about 45 minutes to an hour. About 1/3 peroxide Simmering will kill peroxide. So will freezing and sun light .
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Re: Stinky Skull
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11/02/23 11:14 AM
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Anyone tried submersing in a creek? would need to be inside a cage to keep from getting packed of am thinking. Let Mother nature clean it up.
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Re: Stinky Skull
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11/02/23 11:16 AM
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I’d just simmer it in peroxide and water for about 45 minutes to an hour. About 1/3 peroxide Simmering will kill peroxide. So will freezing and sun light . What would I know I only do it on 80-100 skulls a year.
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Re: Stinky Skull
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11/02/23 11:30 AM
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Drifter, if you are not in a hurry, putting in in a creek or pond would probably work but would not be my first choice. Lots of things could happen like mineral stains from the water or rusty cage, losing teeth or small bones and the cooler the water, the longer it would take.
Burying it in the ground or hanging it in a cage in a tree will also work but they have drawbacks as well. Mineral stains from the soil, losing teeth or small bones, incomplete cleaning for starters.
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Re: Stinky Skull
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11/03/23 12:29 AM
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Makes sense QBD Never gave it a thought about mineral stains. Was just thinking about the minnows and cray fish working em over.
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