Handled and sourced with love and care

The sourcing of specimens is very important to me and should be important to you, too.

I use as many natural death specimen as possible, and use sustainable sourcing practices for my wares.

I will go out and forage for deceased insects and animal products, as well as other items from our natural world (abandoned nests, florals, mosses and bark, etc)

For non-native specimen, I will travel or find others who go out and forage for already deceased insects and animal products in their area.

I also like to source from those who participate in repopulation/conservation efforts who also use sustainable practices. This may include insect farms or other science based sources, too, for deceased insects.

I also go to antique/thrift stores, too, to help reduce excess waste when possible.

I will never use anything from those who source recklessly, mass cull or intentionally harm in large quantities for monetary gain. I will not use endangered or protected species.

When choosing other small businesses for supplies, I make sure that I pick suppliers who are trustworthy and do not participate in killing for the sake of selling animal/insect product. This can be done with heavy research on the seller, as well as word of mouth from others in the industry who participate with high ethical/sustainable standards.

Please take care in researching the sources of your specimen if you partake in collecting insects, bones, and oddities.

I obtain most of my insect specimen dried and folded, and I go through the rehydration process and spreading/mounting myself.

If you have any further questions regarding my ethicality, or have questions/need advice on this topic, please reach out using the “Get in Touch” prompt :)

PS:

The red fox pelt I typically have on display at my events was ethically sourced by my father in Sand Point, AK in the late 90s. She was found already deceased on the beach. She is not for sale.