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<p class="MsoNormal">The few I had were impossible to get open without breaking. I think the latter suggestion by Paul will probably be the solution, unless you are really fortunate.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces@mailman.yale.edu> <b>
On Behalf Of </b>Callomon,Paul<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 28, 2022 3:47 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Simon Moore <couteaufin@btinternet.com>; Luisa Zamora Chavez <lzamorac@asu.edu><br>
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Nhcoll-l] Advice on removing specimens from glass tubes<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I’d be really careful trying to get those bungs out. The rubber tends to harden and weld itself to the glass. My recommendation would be to stand just the bung end of the tube in hot water for a few seconds, then hold the tube in a towel
and try to twist the bung using a plumber’s wrench or channel-lock pliers. With any luck it will turn and twist out. Pulling directly is less likely to work, as there isn’t enough to pull on.
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<p class="MsoNormal">If the bung really will not budge, wrap the end of the tube in masking tape and gently crack it with a hammer.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>From:</b> Nhcoll-l <<a href="mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces@mailman.yale.edu">nhcoll-l-bounces@mailman.yale.edu</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Simon Moore<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 28, 2022 2:31 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Luisa Zamora Chavez <<a href="mailto:lzamorac@asu.edu">lzamorac@asu.edu</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:nhcoll-l@mailman.yale.edu">nhcoll-l@mailman.yale.edu</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Nhcoll-l] Advice on removing specimens from glass tubes<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Hi Luisa <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">You will need a blade to cut away the tape and an old fashioned type corkscrew to remove the bungs. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">To test the fluid get some Schiff reagent to test for presence of formaldehyde. Extract a few drops of fluid in a beaker add a drop or two of Schiff and if it goes pink or magenta then it’s formalin if not then
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">However the snakes look well preserved and unfaded, so I would question the need to rehouse them. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">With all good wishes, Simon Moore.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">I have a few liquid-preserved snakes in glass tubes that were donated to our collections sometime ago. The tubes are sealed shut using what appears to be plastic corks, tape, and sealant. We're not sure if the liquid
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">I am wondering if anyone has had any experience with this sort of preservation and any advice on how to transfer the specimens to a more stable mode? We'd like to keep some of them but fear the tubes might break.
We are unsure of what liquid is typically used for this type of preservation and would like to be as prepared as possible so we can safely remove them from the tubes (if that is at all possible). I have included some pictures of the specimens for reference.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>Luisa Zamora Chavez </b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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