Ford's Odds and Ends

Ford's Odds and Ends Non traditional taxidermist specializing in reptile articulations. Terminology as it stands for my work

Specimen- The animal being commissioned or worked on.

Ford’s Odds and Ends FAQS & Q&A

This section is for some of most commonly asked questions so you can find some answers to basic questions such as where are you based?, what services do you provide etc. Articulation- The skeletal remains being put together in a display. Scientific display- anatomically correct positioning no decor. Decor display- anatomically correct but with decor such as mos

s, flowers, mushrooms, and or insects. Fantasy- making inaccurate anatomical displays with decor (such as a dragon-bearded dragon with mummified wings)

Wet specimen- formalin fixed (injected then soaked for the appropriate amount of time leeched and housed in jars with alcohol)

Mummification- process depends on specimen but most animals are first formalin fixed then dried, depending on species painting is also needed. Can go into a shadow box. Question 1: What services do you provide? Reptile skin preservation, mummification, wet specimens, with a specialization articulations, mainly reptiles. Articulations are currently closed. Question 2: How much is your service? Estimates are given based on specimen sizing, display decor and casings, and difficulty of the requested pose/decor. When given an estimate I try to factor in all costs for labor and materials. If larger displays/ change into more difficult posing/ extra decor is requested the estimate will be reevaluated. Estimates do not include any shipping or taxes. All commissions require contracts all changes must be agreed to in writing. Question 3: What sort of payments do you take? Is a deposit required? We invoice through Square, you do not need a Square account to pay your invoice just an email to send it to. On wet specimens, mummification, and skin tanning a 50% non refundable deposit is due after service contracts are signed. The remaining balance and return shipping is due upon completion. When/if articulation commissions are reopened, any under 1k have a 50% non refundable deposit, any above 1k will have 35% non refundable deposits. Question 4: How do I ship frozen specimens? The preferred method is through FedEx ( I can provide a label at cost, due with deposit). However, you can use your own shipper if using an over night service. DO NOT USE USPS. A box lined with styrofoam and packed with ice packs and decent insulation is best. Insulation can be paper, newspaper, bags, etc. but styrofoam linking the box is the next best thing to an actual cooler. FAQS

Articulation commissions are closed until further notice. You can still inquire about them if you’re 100%serious and ready to have work done. If I feel like our views align and I’d like to work on your piece I will add you to my waitlist. Reptile tanning, mummification, and wet specimen commissions are OPEN. All invoices are good for 24 hours if canceled or unpaid WITHOUT COMMUNICATION within that time a $35 late fee will occur. All deposits are NON REFUNDABLE and due after contracts are signed. If you miss two invoices WITHOUT COMMUNICATION commissions are due in full to be completed. If you can not do full payment any work incurred during that time is due and return shipping with items as is. If there is non payment and no communication a written notice will be sent, after that notice if 30 days have gone by without any contact or communication all unpaid or unclaimed items will be finished and put up for sale.

Chilean flamingo wing legal in USA not on MBTA zoo specimen 05 wing displayFor eviction
01/20/2025

Chilean flamingo wing legal in USA not on MBTA zoo specimen 05 wing display

For eviction

Chilean flamingo legal in USA zoo specimen tag 05 wing display not finished
01/19/2025

Chilean flamingo legal in USA zoo specimen tag 05 wing display not finished

Eviction 50+shipping
01/10/2025

Eviction 50+shipping

Even though ups didn't get home there in time Rupert is home safe....debating posting wings up as is or trying to make a...
01/10/2025

Even though ups didn't get home there in time Rupert is home safe....debating posting wings up as is or trying to make a display with them? They are fully feathered

What do you think? A) make a display B) Post them as is

If i post them as is would it be better to post as the pair or individually?

Chilean flamingo zoo specimen tag 05 legal in the USA

Not an oddity but since I work in a sewing shop have been making more fabric items I have several bags made and have bee...
01/08/2025

Not an oddity but since I work in a sewing shop have been making more fabric items I have several bags made and have been being asked about customs so at some point this week will add what I've already made and a customs tab to the website

EVICTED Chilean flamingo legal in the USA zoo specimen tag 05
12/30/2024

EVICTED
Chilean flamingo legal in the USA zoo specimen tag 05

12/28/2024

🖤🖤INTERACTION POST🖤🖤

Sorry I've not been active life has been weird. I am however working on the last 3 commisons I have still then going through my freezers and getting pieces up.

However my dog decided that my Flamingo I've been building for almost a year now that's been in the same spot the whole time, had some legs he wanted to try out 😑😑😑 so my Flamingo articulation is no more, I do have all peices ouside of the legs and feet I'll be parting out some bones and such ill be making jewelry with (will not be cheap) but may do a half mount plaque with head and neck bones as opposed to parting out skull and neck.

What do you think?

Bitis caudalis wet for eviction
10/30/2024

Bitis caudalis wet for eviction

10/09/2024

UPDATE
I've had a few people message me I work more than usual and every day until Sun and life has been throwing punches since this has been posted Sunday I will message everyone back with pics and prices thank you

I have two freezers that unfortunately stopped working for a shirt period of time they were full of items that can no longer be used for anything but articulations. They are NOT viable for skin, mounts, wets, or anything besides bones as they did fully thaw for a day or two before the power was restored to the freezers.

Mostly asking for shipping so these guys don't go to waste since I will not be able to do them in the near future

If you're looking for something specific let me know if it's something I have we can work a deal I'd prefer not to dig through and inventory and make things thaw out again if that makes sense

VERY ROUGH SHAPEHyena rug has 3 of 4 paws I got it in a trade for some work with the intent on repair however with my fu...
09/24/2024

VERY ROUGH SHAPE

Hyena rug has 3 of 4 paws I got it in a trade for some work with the intent on repair however with my future being uncertain I don't have the time or money to put anything into his repair.

He is for eviction 5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ shipped (OBO)

Personal item for EVICTION not really an oddity but artJack of the Dust First round release of Absolum from Alice in Won...
09/24/2024

Personal item for EVICTION not really an oddity but art

Jack of the Dust

First round release of Absolum from Alice in Wonderland

#64 I may still have the letter that came with it as well I have to look

I am debating on putting my snail up as well. Downsizing and don't really have the room for bulky pieces

Has only been beetle cleaned came to me frozen already missing a few toes.Palawan porcupine skeleton for eviction had pl...
09/19/2024

Has only been beetle cleaned came to me frozen already missing a few toes.

Palawan porcupine skeleton for eviction had plans to articulate it but have to finish 3 commisons and all the things in my freezers

Specimen from a private zoo/breeder in OK

Little wolf pup made it home safely 🖤
08/30/2024

Little wolf pup made it home safely 🖤

Hard to get pics the container I picked sucked 2 smooth front caiman formalin fixed for eviction
08/26/2024

Hard to get pics the container I picked sucked 2 smooth front caiman formalin fixed for eviction

Sulcata tortoise shell eviction reduction 2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣➕️✈️
08/15/2024

Sulcata tortoise shell eviction reduction 2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣➕️✈️

Feet on but have to build a base before I can add wings or the tailChilean Flamingo skeleton articulation zoo specimen t...
08/15/2024

Feet on but have to build a base before I can add wings or the tail

Chilean Flamingo skeleton articulation zoo specimen tag 05 legal in the USA feet were mummified. Wings and tail have also been preserved unsure of how I'm going to attach the wings just yet it's a bit different build than the parrots I've done

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08/13/2024

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Last bit of jewelry for the dayPendant made from the parietal portion of the dumerils boa skullWith and without flash
08/13/2024

Last bit of jewelry for the day
Pendant made from the parietal portion of the dumerils boa skull

With and without flash

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Lady Ross turaco feathers and bobcat claw earring can go into guages 5️⃣0️⃣➕️✈️ Evicted

This cat was oxidized but not as cleaned up as I like them so doing a bit of cleaning (got this guy second hand), also doing a gaboon this way but it's bones are a bit more fragile so an already slow cleaning process is slower. This is left over cartilage meant to hold the bones together but can be cleaned up a bit more

Shes done!

😍😍😍 there's a male and female

Look at this gorgeous peacock crown 😍 still trying to figure out what I can make with it

Hahns Macaw articulation

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