Horn-only mounts?

[skydiver386]

Carved skulls can be very nice additions to any room. I've also seen film dipped skulls and other trophies that were very well done. It's not expensive, and there are plenty of people who can do it.

 

[Rubberhead]

@Rubberhead , what extra permit is needed for a warthog? I know there’s extra screening for swine, birds and primates by USDA I believe. Granted I haven’t imported pigs or primates since 2022, things do change though .

"Permit" might not be the exact right word. When my importer asked about what was in my shipment, I just listed the animals. He said something to the effect that it would take an extra step because of the warthog skull. When I told him it was just the tusk, he said something like "good, that will make it easier". Maybe someone here knows exactly why.

 

[MikeNC]

A horn mount can evoke the timeless charm of "Old Africa" and serve as a meaningful keepsake from your safari adventures. I highly recommend bringing home the skull of your zebra. Having taken two myself, I made the decision to preserve their skulls before even setting out on my first safari. A zebra skull makes for a distinctive mount and an excellent conversation piece.

 

[gizmo]

There is no "extra permit" for warhogs or monkeys. All it is, is they require a brief quarantine period once in the states prior to shipping to a USDA facility. It is because they are trying to prevent the spread of certain diseases primates and swine carry that we do not have or do not currently have a problem with here in the states. People make way bigger of deal out of it than it is. In the zillions of imports that come to us for treatment and taxidermy I have never (knock on wood) had any issues due to either species. It's a simple 10 day (if I remember correctly) quarantine and that's it. There is a lot of misinformation out there, there is literally nothing to it. Any decent broker should have absolutely no problem with it. If they do you need a new broker.