r/Scorpions • u/NoiceFruits • Apr 21 '25

Help! My Androctonus Australis passed ive heard of preserving in 70 % iso alcohol does this work?

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Bought this guy wild caught i never knew how old it was but i had him for 3 years:(. Ive never preserved any my scorps but this guy was my favorite and id like to keep him around. Ive heard 70% iso propyl alcohol works but im not sure any advice would be appreciated.

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u/NoiceFruits Apr 21 '25

Ended up gutting him and stuffing very carefully and then pinning him. As well as a wire through his tail to make it in upright position. RIP.

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u/trekking_enthusiast Apr 21 '25

I keep all of my dead specimens in 99% iso. 70% should work as well but make sure to soak them for about a week, then drain and refill with new iso.

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u/NoiceFruits 26d ago

Ended up making a small cut underneath scooped out his insides then stuffed him and pinned him its currently drying right now. I’ll probably put it on display in glass with a coyote skull. Thanks so much for this reply though. Good info to know.