TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Birmingham, Alabama
Beetle Doctor Skull Mounts is a taxidermy studio located in Birmingham, Alabama that specializes in skull work using dermestid beetles instead of boiling.
They focus on producing clean, fully intact, museum-quality white skulls for hunters and other clients who want a higher-quality alternative to traditional skull preparation.
They primarily work on big game, small game, and other skulls, offering European-style skull mounts cleaned, degreased, whitened, and sealed.
You can choose skulls with or without plaques or bases, including flat plaques, slanted tabletop or wall plaques, and mounted bases for smaller skulls.
The business emphasizes a dedicated beetle-based cleaning process that preserves fine nasal bones, avoids bone damage, and prevents antler discoloration.
Finished skulls are degreased, whitened, and sealed with a satin lacquer to highlight detail and maintain a clean, bright appearance.
Pricing is set by species and mount style, with example prices such as $150 for a whitetail deer skull with no plaque, $175–$200 for deer on plaques, around $200–$325 for larger game skulls, and all prices including cleaning, degreasing, and whitening; they encourage you to text for other species and specialty plaque pricing.
They bill you for return shipping on the final invoice and request final payment within two weeks of notifying you that your skull is finished before they ship it back.
Reviewers describe the skulls and European mounts as beautiful, amazing, and highly detailed, noting that the beetle method produces a more natural look than other approaches.
Customers say the owner is a great guy to deal with and report that they would highly recommend the service to friends and family.
Reviews do not mention turnaround times, but several hunters say the results are well worth it compared to having their heads boiled elsewhere.
Beetle Doctor Skull Mounts operates out of Birmingham, Alabama and works with both local drop-offs and shipped heads from other areas.
You can follow their detailed shipping and prep instructions and text the studio to coordinate species-specific pricing, shipping, and next steps for your skull mount.
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