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    Ottumwa, Iowa

    Taxidermy By Shep Brown

    Taxidermist in Ottumwa, Iowa

    5 (6 reviews)
    Big GameFishBirdsSmall GameReptilesExotic

    About Taxidermy By Shep Brown

    Taxidermy By Shep Brown is a taxidermy studio located in Ottumwa, Iowa, owned and operated by master taxidermist Shep Brown.

    He provides high-end, award-winning work for a wide range of wildlife and offers wholesale reptile taxidermy services to other taxidermists.

    His studio focuses on reptiles, amphibians, fish, and gameheads while also handling a broad mix of birds and mammals.


    Animal Mount Types

    big game

    • Antelope
    • Mule deer
    • Caribou
    • Elk
    • Painted desert sheep
    • Whitetail deer

    fish

    • Fish Replicas

    birds

    • Ducks
    • Turkey
    • Turkey beards
    • Turkey tail beard spurs

    small game

    • Red fox
    • Raccoon
    • Bobcat
    • Woodchuck
    • Bobcat rug

    reptiles

    • Alligator gar
    • Alligator skull
    • Crocodile
    • Green iguana
    • Timber rattlesnake
    • Bearded lizard

    exotic

    • Impala
    • Mouflon sheep
    • Mountain zebra
    • Red hartebeest
    • Cape buffalo
    • Springbok

    Animal Mount Details

    The studio works on big game, small game, birds, fish (including reproductions), reptiles, and antler-only projects, with a strong emphasis on reptile work.

    You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European skull mounts, bird mounts, fish replicas, custom habitats, gamehead mounts, and rugs.

    Shep Brown has over 48 years of taxidermy experience and a long record of leadership in the Iowa Taxidermy Association, as well as sculpture and form-development work for Research Mannikins.

    He emphasizes craftsmanship, realism, and clear communication, even photographing and adjusting mannequins before mounting to match what you want.


    Pricing & Turnaround

    The studio maintains a current price list and offers wholesale pricing for reptile taxidermy to other taxidermists, plus a 15% discount for active military with proof of service.

    They encourage you to call or email for specific pricing and timing details for your project.

    Additional services include custom habitat scenes, rugs, commercial and educational displays, antler repair and reproductions, and wholesale reptile taxidermy for the trade.


    What Customers Say

    5(6 reviews)
    Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

    Reviews describe the mounts as amazing, beautiful, and worth traveling interstate to obtain, reflecting consistently high-quality, realistic work.

    Customers highlight respectful treatment, great communication during the mounting process, and a strong willingness to recommend the studio to others.

    Reviewers note great turnaround times and fair, reasonably priced work, with several saying they will not go anywhere else.


    Find Out More

    The studio is located at 2605 Marilyn Road in Ottumwa, Iowa, and serves hunters and anglers from the local area and beyond.

    You can call or email Taxidermy By Shep Brown to discuss your next mount, request pricing, or ask about wholesale reptile work.

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