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on Introduction. Remove the now dead scorpion, thaw it out slowly in the sun and then, when it’s soft again, drop it into boiling water for about 30 seconds. Small butterflies (1-5cm) can take as little as a day to rehydrate. I… I will assume that the reader has spent some time reflecting on the above points. Now you may ask why I dedicated a whole step to such a small task, to which I will simply chuckle knowingly. You're probably thinking of formaldehyde, which is the smelly substance used in most scientific preservation but on larger things, such as animals or their body parts. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Once the specimen has dried out properly after a week or two, carefully remove the pins one-by-one. Never use anything more than what you absolutely need for your project.3. "For the hand sanitizer, it is the easiest. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Put it in a sealed container with moist, warm paper towels. Larger bugs need a minimum of five days to rehydrate. But i dont like, cause I have a special feeling with life. Leave the container closed like this and check it each day to see if it has softened. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Work in a well ventilated area.

Some people like it as a hobby and others just like having them to look at or display for some pop in their room. References

It's the only method I use, and it's easy and fun positioning the insect, "Have found interesting bugs and did not know how to preserve it until now. Pin the legs in place, (don't forget the pedipalps and spinnerets!)

If you’re suspending a delicate insect, such as a bee or wasp, take care not to break the wings or body when pressing it into the gel. Hard-bodied insects—especially butterflies, moths, bees, and beetles—are preserved by pinning. With the background out of the way, let us continue! (painting acetone sometimes contains other chemicals like acids or alkalines to make cleaning paintbrushes easier), If it has additives it might slowly eat away at the softer tissue of the scorpion, so try to get pure acetone without additives. If the leg is being squashed down under the cross, it’s Over-cross pinning because the cross is above the leg. Basically if it looks right, great. You may make or buy spreading boards that have a V-shaped surface so your butterfly 's wings will be at an angle. You may want to prepare some extra strips just in case. One pin inserted above and across the scorpion’s head will prevent it from flipping over. on Step 2, mind scorpion is A Tree scorpion my dad give me that scorpion thank you from my dad, 7 years ago

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