Taking care of insect taxidermy is quite easy!

Put simply, keep your piece in a dry location with low humidity, display in a bright area but out of direct sunlight, and inspect your collection regularly for pests or other contaminants.

See our Care Guide for the full run down.

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Reforestation benefits wildlife, local communities, increases biodiversity & absorbs carbon from the atmosphere.

For every order we take, a native tree is planted. This is powered by Ecologi. We chose Ecologi as we value their transparency and honest desire to make an impact. They ensure a wide variety of native trees are planted and protected, enabling them to grow into the huge trees that truly make a difference.

You can check out their helpful article on responsible reforestation for more in-depth information.

Ethics and sustainability are at the heart of what we do. It's a complex topic and we're committed to transparency. To answer the question: Yes, we believe Insect Taxidermy can be ethical & sustainable when it is done responsibly.

If you care for a deep-dive into the ethics and sustainability please read on. We're always happy to discuss ethics, so please contact us if you have a question we've left unanswered.

The Environment & Sustainability:

We have an incredible love for the environment and all the creatures we preserve. Sustainability, to us, means our practices do not negatively impact the environment or contribute to species decline. We are thoughtful regarding where we source our specimens, and ensure we aren't impacting the natural ecosystem. We believe there is no point in making a life immortal if this puts their existence as a species at risk.

We have a tree planted for every order we take. This is a cost we absorb, reflecting our commitment to support the environments that inspire us.

We do not support the collection of animals for 'trophies' and we avoid anything that places profit before ecological responsibility.

Why We Don't Sell Bats:

We do not, and will never, sell bats. Bats are almost impossible to acquire ethically or sustainably. They don't readily breed in captivity and as a result all bat specimens on the market have been poached from their native habitat. Unfortunately, these wild populations cannot reproduce fast enough to counter their many environmental pressures. Bats can be purchased and used legally, however the countries they are sourced from often do not have any laws protecting the species. Many bat species' survival is becoming increasingly threatened and the demand for taxidermy bats is only putting more stress on fragile bat populations.

If you're searching for bat taxidermy we recommend high quality replicas instead. Some of the skeleton replicas are even based on old specimens at museums, so they're identical to the real thing.

Butterflies & Insects:

Our butterflies and insects are sourced from insect breeders and butterfly farms. Captive bred butterflies have a positive impact on conservation, by supporting species restoration, habitat protection and community livelihoods. Many farms release a portion of their insects back into the wild.

It varies per species but most butterflies lay hundreds of eggs, most of which do not survive to adulthood in the wild. Butterfly farms ensure a large amount of these reach the adult stage, where they are kept in netted enclosures called flight houses and are encouraged to mate. They are provided with host plants where they lay their eggs for the next generation of caterpillars to feed on. It's important to note that unlike 'traditional' farming of animals, butterflies and other insects cannot be forced into mating, or overbred. The farmers must ensure they're providing the best habitat for the butterflies; if they don't have everything they need to flourish they simply won't breed successfully. Most species of butterfly only live for a week or two before passing naturally after laying eggs.

Butterfly & insect farms have several benefits:

• Captive breeding can support wild populations
• Provides sustainable income for local communities
• Reduces demand for wild caught specimens
• Creates incentive to protect natural habitats
• Supports education around biodiversity and pollinators

Wild caught specimens are limited to approved species and regulated quantities, with the appropriate permits. Insects generally have high reproductive rates, and endangered or vulnerable species are never taken. In some regions, regulated collection provides economic incentive to preserve ecosystems rather than convert land for more destructive uses.

Invasive Animals:

We are based in Australia, where introduced species have caused significant harm to native wildlife.

We often utilise invasive animals in our works, such as foxes, rabbits, feral cats, cane toads, feral pigeons, indian mynas and monarch butterflies. These animals have been removed from the environment as pest control and we source them from a variety of places.

Although not the animal's fault, it is now our responsibility to protect our irreplaceable wildlife from threats we introduced. We aim to give these specimens a second life where they will be cherished and appreciated.

We respect the lives of the specimens we work with & wish to share their beauty, honouring them with immortality.

Shipping fragile insect taxidermy can be daunting, but we've got you covered!

We ship worldwide from Australia and our standard processing time is 3 business days, but we often ship within 2. Your new items are carefully and securely packaged and sent with tracking.

International orders are handed over to the dominant carrier when they arrive in their destination country. In most cases, a new tracking number is generated by the final carrier.

We don't generally offer express shipping, however, if you need your items urgently or by a specific date, please contact us to discuss express or local pickup options.

At checkout, an estimated arrival date is provided along with the shipping cost, which is determined by the weight of your items. Once your package is with the shipping carrier, we cannot guarantee the arrival date, as although rare, delays can occur.

All orders over $200AUD receive free shipping!

We love creating your unique and individual ideas from scratch! If you'd like to chat about a custom order idea you can get in contact with us via our Custom Orders page here, or on social media.

The Process

Firstly, we chat about your vision. This can be as in depth or as simple as you wish, and how much artistic freedom we get is purely up to you.

Once we're both satisfied that your wants and needs are fulfilled we will quote you a price and timeframe.

You then have the opportunity to place your order if you wish. We require 50% payment to get started, and the rest prior to shipment.

Once your order is placed we get started on the piece and keep you in the loop every step of the way. We will keep you updated on the progress of your piece, and can send through photos if you wish to check in.

Contact us now if you'd like to get started!

We accept both cancellations and returns all items except custom made pieces.

Cancellations:

Your order may be cancelled at your request before it has been shipped. Once your order has been dispatched, it can no longer be cancelled, however you can request a return once it arrives.

Returns:

To lodge a return please contact us within 7 days of receiving your order. The item must be returned in the same condition and must be packed securely, ideally with the original packaging. Return postage costs are the buyer's responsibility. We can issue either a refund or store credit once the item has been returned and inspected by us.