SQUIRREL Taxidermy Supplies

These Supplies are Used in my "HOW TO TAXIDERMY A SQUIRREL" Video

This Bird's Beak Knife is what I use in Skinning with most of my Animals. It is SCARY SHARP. I would NOT Recommend this Knife for Younger People.


For Younger People, I would Recommend a Good Pocket Knife that's Small and Easy to Use. Something Like This:


Cutting the Tail and Legs. Just use a Pair of Side Cutters, or a Pair of Good, Heavy Duty Scissors or Shears. You can Spend a Lot of Money on These, but, I Wouldn't. Here's Some that I Would Use.


Or for Variety Click Here for Poultry Shears

I Bought my Knife Sharpener at Auction. Always Check Sales and Auctions for Supplies. But, here are a Couple I Would Recommend and Use.



This Type of Glove Provides Better Sensitivity and Stretches Well.



Don't get a Plastic Tail Stripper. Use a Metal One.


Small Wire Brush to Rough up the Fat on the Hide.


Improvise for a Fleshing Tool and Board. A Kitchen Spoon is Perfect for Fleshing a Squirrel.

I Recommend Regular Potter's Clay for Squirrels too. It's more Forgiving. But, I have also Listed Apoxie Sculpt here as I do use it.



For Breaking Down Fat, Grease, Oils. I Primarily use Dawn Dishwashing Liquid. It Really Does Work Best. Have also used Simple Green and Recommend it also.



Borax is Used as a Dry Preservative.


This Looks like a Pretty Decent Rasp and File Set for the Money. You'll use These from Time to Time.


You'll Need a Good Glue, like Super Glue, Loctite, and/or Hot Glue Gun.



Not Required for Squirrel and Other Small Animal Taxidermy. But, I do use it in This Video, so, I'm Listing it.


Straight Pins for Lighter Uses and Heavier T-Pins for Holding Arms, Legs, etc., in Position.



I get my Galvanized Wire at a Local Farm Store. In this Video, I am using Straight Wire. You can, however, use the Wire that comes in a Roll. The Wire Gauge to use Depends on the Animal, the Size of the Animal and the Body Part. The Smaller the Animal, the Higher the Gauge of Wire. For the Squirrel Tail, Legs, and Feet, I use either 12ga or 14ga Galvanized wire.



You'll Find a Simple Stapler Useful.



No Need to Spend a lot of Money on a Hair Dryer.


Needles for Stitching your Squirrel. Here's a Decent Assortment, plus, a Curved one.



For Squirrels, I use Either Brown or Black, Heavy Duty Thread. You can also use Regular Thread if you Double it.



Forms, Eyes, Fleshing Ball and Wheel, are Available at Van Dykes Taxidermy Supply. www.vandykestaxidermy.com or 1-800-279-7985.