Beetle My Bones

Beetle My Bones works on big game, small game, and select exotic pieces such as shark jaws, with all work centered on skulls and antlers.

You can choose European mounts with optional wall or table bases in various configurations.

Rorri boiled skulls for about 15 years before switching to dermestid beetles, and now processes a wide variety of species, completing around 190 heads in one year and serving customers across Minnesota.

He emphasizes beetling to preserve fine bone detail and prevent shrinkage, cracking, and yellowing, which is especially important for high-scoring trophy animals.

A complete European deer skull mount is about $75 compared to traditional shoulder mounts often exceeding $500, with larger animals costing more but still much less than shoulder mounts; for exact pricing, you are asked to call, text, or email.

Overall turnaround from drop-off to finished skull typically ranges from 6–12+ months depending on condition and workload, and the studio will contact you when your skull is done rather than provide frequent status updates.

The studio offers optional wall and table bases in many configurations, and accepts shipped heads that you freeze, double bag, and send early in the week.