Ringtail cat

John_NY · November 26, 2008, 07:53:29 PM

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

Carolina Coyote · December 04, 2008, 04:25:24 PM

Are you talking about a Racoon? cc

FOsteology · December 04, 2008, 04:51:35 PM

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.

Carolina Coyote · December 04, 2008, 05:04:01 PM

Thanks for posting the picture, don't have anything like that around here, never seen one. cc

FOsteology · December 04, 2008, 05:11:45 PM

They're neat little critters, but man do they ever STINK!!

Carolina Coyote · December 05, 2008, 08:33:36 AM

Are they relate to a skunk? cc

FOsteology · December 05, 2008, 02:29:44 PM

No. They're related to the raccoon family. They have scent glands in their rear that release a musky stinky smell.

FinsnFur · December 05, 2008, 03:18:22 PM

...and they make for awesome soup

You know? Ringtail Soup!

Carolina Coyote · December 06, 2008, 07:06:56 AM

Yea Jimbo should go good with Coyote Hash.

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pitw · December 06, 2008, 09:16:21 AM

Those are very pretty animal's. What part's of the states do they inhabit.

FinsnFur · December 06, 2008, 10:11:29 AM

They like deserts, rocks, and canyons, and are mostly found in the Southwest States from Texas to Oregon to California.

cathryn · December 06, 2008, 05:53:41 PM

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.

nastygunz · December 08, 2008, 09:54:53 AM

Is it legal to sell em?

cathryn · December 08, 2008, 04:59:53 PM

yes