All specimens are sourced and sold in accordance with Australian wildlife laws. We have consulted directly with relevant government authorities to ensure full legal compliance
We are committed to the sustainable and humane sourcing of our specimens. They are obtained through regulated taxidermy channels, where the animals are sourced responsibly and handled with care, ensuring no unnecessary harm or waste. We do not support or engage in the collection of endangered or protected species, and strictly adhere to wildlife regulations. Please note that there are only a small handful of places that people are able to obtain these animals around the globe, and because of this almost all of the businesses who sell these kinds of things source from the exact same suppliers regardless of how they word it (Insects, Ducklings, Lizards, Sealife, Certain types of skulls and bones)
Almost all insects that you see for sale that are in perfect condition are mass bred and killed in captivity, depending on the supplier of these insects some will release a portion into the wild to help with population growth.
When these insects are bred in captivity everything is done in a controlled and considered way. From how they are raised right through to how they are preserved. While it might sound a bit confronting, it’s far more ethical and sustainable alternative to taking them from the wild
These insects are kept in environments that very closely mimic their natural conditions, with the right food + temperature and humidity to keep them healthy. Because most insect species have such short life cycles and reproduce quickly, these breeders can maintain stable populations without impacting ecosystems in the wild.
When the time comes, they are euthanised using quick + low stress methods which is most commonly controlled cooling which is designed to minimise any suffering. Compared to the challenges insects face in the wild, this is a much more gentle process.
but overall, captive breeding helps take pressure off wild populations, ensures everything is sourced responsibly, and allows for full transparency. It’s a way of appreciating and working with these incredible species while still respecting the balance of nature and following regulations like CITES.
The crocodiles are sourced from different locations from one supplier, some byproducts of the meat/skin industy that would otherwise go to waste and some from legally required culls
The wet specimen snakes in the small jars are corn snakes and they are an invasive species here in Australia, WE DO NOT BREED THESE, they are sourced from the US from the same supplier we source the crocodile skulls from. We decorate the bottles.
We do not and will never purchase and sell Mink, ‘Bobcat’ (Cat), Dog, Fox, Racoon, Tails, Turtles or any other animal that are very clearly bred in disgusting conditions or snatched from the streets and killed in barbaric ways for the cost of a bag of chips
The animals quality of life while it is here on this Earth is extremely important, anybody can source a skull/tail forA$3from China, but their mistreatment is what you are supporting. It is important that there is a line for what is considered to be humane and sustainable, everybody has different views on what they think is acceptable, but we personally will never support the trade of those types of animals due to the widely known + proven knowledge on their treatment.
This also goes for bats, which we regretfully have sold in the past but have since been educated on the methods in which they are typically sourced
And to finish, we do not sell any specimens listed under CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), ensuring that every item we offer is legally obtained
