Does anyone know a good Taxidermist?

[copigeon]

Odd question, but if anyone does Ive just inherited an old tigers head (which is battered and warn to disrepair) and wouldnt mind getting it cleaned/repaired so it lasts and doesnt fall appart.

The ugly looking fella....












Has anyone ever had this sort of thing "repaired" or knows whats involved?

[goose]

My god that is one scary looking beast - I would be terrified to have it in the house - those eyes are pretty mean. The only one I know of is in Llangollen North Wales - probably a bit far for you and I have no idea how good he is - just remember being fascinated by his window displays. Bet he will look amazing when he is all repaired - good luck in your search.

[copigeon]

lol he is a hideous thing,
But has sentimental value and is a bit of an antique. Im just wondering if its even possible to repair something so warn?
Hes a bit bald in places, and has a cracked front lip in a few places.
I'd guess at worst he could be cleaned up so he doesnt get further damage which would be fine.

[goose]

yes - a bit of wear and tear certainly adds to the character especially with that expression I should think it would be possible to stop him deteriorating further certainly.

[loops]

Oh my god that is freaky lol can you imagine waking in the night to look at that after a nightmare.

[mandywith11]

dont know if these are any good
Bristol
www.yell.com/ucs/UcsSearchAction.do;jsessionid=aIK-IDsBFd7_?searchType=classic&ooa=on&scrambleSeed=54977057&ooascrambleSeed=3505839&slscrambleSeed=69841502&keywords=Taxidermist&companyName=&location=bristol&M=0&x=0&y=0

Wiltshire
www.yell.com/ucs/UcsSearchAction.do?scrambleSeed=28514494&ooascrambleSeed=59024340&slscrambleSeed=13907234&keywords=Taxidermist&companyName=&location=wiltshire&search=SEARCH&searchType=classic

Avon Christchurch
www.yell.com/ucs/UcsSearchAction.do?scrambleSeed=68796966&ooascrambleSeed=96874427&slscrambleSeed=14534300&keywords=taxidermist&companyName=&location=Avon&searchType=classic&broaderLocation=CHRISTCHURCH|DORSET|SOUTH+WEST+ENGLAND|ENGLAND|UNITED+KINGDOM&ooa=on&M=0

i think youl have to copy and paste

[deadmansfinger]

sorry copigeon, I know they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder but that it bloody awful looking

[copigeon]

lol dont worry Brian I agree with you there

Cheers mandy, I called one in shirehampton and they said to bring it down for a quote, but that usually it doesnt cost more than £40 to have it cleaned/fixed for mites etc. Which is all it needs for the time being so it doesnt crumble away