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Mouse Taxidermy

Step 7Initial incision

Initial incision
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This requires the scalpel and of course a mouse. If you're going to be wearing gloves put them on now.

Make an incision along the mouse's spine from the shoulders to the hips. You'll be able to see the difference between skin and muscle tissue pretty clearly, and the skin will be very loosely attached. Make sure you've cut all the way through the skin so you have a nice space to work with.

Dump a pinch of the Borax/cornmeal mixture into the incision, and we'll move to the next step.
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3 comments
Jul 27, 2009. 11:09 AMluxvelvet says:
because otherwise you get dead mouse goo all over your hands.
Oct 2, 2006. 3:57 PMsh2master says:
Why would you wear gloves? Blinding mouse fumes?
Dec 5, 2008. 5:17 PMProcrastination says:
I guess protection from borox?

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