This might sound stupid but it's something as a New Yorker we don't have around here. I was wondering how much a ringtail is worth. I'm not looking today but when I have some extra money I might be interested in buying one to mount for myself. I just think they are neat looking. As far as that goes I have no idea if they can even be sold ir not. Any info would be appreciated. I think when I can afford one, skinned and dried would be the best way to get one shipped.
Thanks in advance
John
:confused: Are you talking about a Racoon? cc
(http://www.wildlifeartiststudio.com/ringtail11.jpg)
We have our fair share of them in Texas. No idea on what they're worth.... and not sure about where you could obtain a tanned pelt as most folks don't bother with them. I'll ask a couple local Taxidermists and if I find out where and if they can be purchased, I'll pass along the info.
Thanks for posting the picture, don't have anything like that around here, never seen one. cc
They're neat little critters, but man do they ever STINK!!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/FOsteology/Boys/Hunters2.jpg)
Are they relate to a skunk? cc
No. They're related to the raccoon family. They have scent glands in their rear that release a musky stinky smell.
...and they make for awesome soup :eyebrow:
You know? Ringtail Soup! :biggrin:
Yea Jimbo should go good with Coyote Hash. :laf: :laf: cc
Those are very pretty animal's. What part's of the states do they inhabit.
They like deserts, rocks, and canyons, and are mostly found in the Southwest States from Texas to Oregon to California.
the fur ran about 6 bucks last year but your market for them is gonna be in taxidermy.
i know of a guy who was looking to buy some last year for a taxidrmy school and was willing to pay 40 bucks.
look in your yellow pages or online and see if you have any taxidermy schools nearby and give em a call or ya might even be able to ship em to them next day frozen to a buyer.. there is definitely a market for them in the right arena.
Is it legal to sell em?
yes