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Taxidermy Storage Question
« on: May 20, 2016, 09:56:36 AM »
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I'm in the middle moving and I'm in need of temporary storage for several mounts and rugs while I build a new house.  I'm guessing they'll be in storage for at least 12 months.  What things should I consider when choosing storage for the mounts?  I'm hesitant to rent a storage unit for fear of something happening to them.  I've considered borrowing some shop space from friends, but I'm worried about humidity.  Is heated storage an absolute necessity? or would a little moisture and temperature variation from a shop ruin them?
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Re: Taxidermy Storage Question
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2016, 09:58:48 AM »
forgot to mention that I live in coastal western Washington...I'm sure that matters.
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Re: Taxidermy Storage Question
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2016, 06:26:46 AM »
The big killers on mounts are moisture, sunlight, and smoke. So as  long as you store them away from those elements you will be fine.
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Re: Taxidermy Storage Question
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2016, 08:34:04 AM »
Might add rodents!
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Re: Taxidermy Storage Question
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2016, 08:39:38 AM »
Quote from: cedarriver on May 21, 2016, 08:34:04 AM
Might add rodents!

 :yeah: And typical storage units are infested.
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Re: Taxidermy Storage Question
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2016, 09:53:09 AM »
Had to put my mounts in a storage unit, I don't have any mounts anymore. Rats
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Re: Taxidermy Storage Question
« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2016, 01:51:39 PM »
Maybe see if a sporting good store would hang them up and show them off till you get your house done  :dunno:
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Re: Taxidermy Storage Question
« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2016, 05:31:25 PM »
Thanks for all the bad news guys...  :chuckle:

Maybe I'll see if my mother in law will hang them in her house...(insert fart noise).  The search continues...
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Re: Taxidermy Storage Question
« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2016, 05:47:13 PM »
Quote from: Maverick on May 21, 2016, 01:51:39 PM
Maybe see if a sporting good store would hang them up and show them off till you get your house done  :dunno:
:yeah:
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Re: Taxidermy Storage Question
« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2016, 08:10:09 PM »
I had my sister and brother in law store mine for me. I know they are in good hands!
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Re: Taxidermy Storage Question
« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2016, 09:17:27 PM »
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