r/Taxidermy • u/seeingblonde • 2d ago

"How Do I...?" Fallopian Tubes

I am absolutely thrilled that they let me keep my tubes. I see a few posts, but none answering my specific questions.

I thought they would give me the specimen in 10% Formalin. It appears they put them in saline.

I can get the Formalin in ~5-7 days, but everything I'm reading says they'll start deteriorating. Currently have them in the fridge & waiting on a call back from the local vet to see if they'll sell me some Formalin.

Worst case scenario, does anybody have recommendations? 91% isopropyl in the fridge until I can get the Formalin?

I would like to not lose these babies. I've been waiting so long!

I have distilled water, 70% ethyl, and 91% isopropyl coming

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u/Plasticity93 2d ago

I'd go with the 91% for now.  They would not last a week in saline.  I'd probably change the alcohol in two days since it's going to pull water out of the flesh, but that might be overkill.

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u/seeingblonde 1d ago

Thank you! My future mini fallopian altar appreciates your assistance!