Gotham Taxidermy: Rat Skeleton Articulation
Fri, Aug 14
|Naturally Odd Shop
In this class, we will learn about the fascinating anatomy of mammals, bone cleaning, and skeletal articulation. This class is designed for beginners with an interest in any kind of bone cleaning. No matter the experience level, all are welcome!
Time & Location
Aug 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Naturally Odd Shop, 111 E 2nd St, Perrysburg, OH 43551, USA
About the event
PLEASE NOTE: You will be redirected to Gotham Taxidermy's website for registration.
In this class, we will learn about the fascinating anatomy of mammals and the oxidation process of skeleton cleaning. This class is designed for beginners with an interest in small mammal preservation and skeletal preparation. No matter the experience level, all are welcome!
Students will learn everything they need to clean and articulate their very own rat skeleton, have the option to create a display on a simple wood base, or in a glass dome. Skeletons will be provided, and students will be able to modify, articulate, and position them to their liking, and mount them onto bases of their choice.
These rat skeletons have been cleaned using the oxidation process, which involves a series of chemical soaks, and manual cleaning, that leaves a delicate layer of ligaments intact. As this process requires a few days, students will…