[NHCOLL-L:3273] Herpetological storage help, please!

[Jean Linn]

Hello all,

 

We have many different specimens stored in fluid filled jars, including
many reptiles, fish, and small mammals. Some liquid is discolored and
some are starting to suffer from evaporation. We are planning to refresh
these collections. Any and all advice would be much appreciated as we
begin this endeavor.  

 

*	There are many specimens currently stored in formalin, can we
transfer these items to an alcohol solution? Is one medium preferred
over the other?

 

*	Also, what percentage of Isopropyl Alcohol or Ethanol is
generally used? Which solution is more commonly used? (We have both in
our collection)

 

*	It seems we have specimens in many different solutions, can we
consolidate? For example, a kidney cross section is stored in a
spearmint smelling fluid... Any clues? Have you heard of any specimens
stored in acetone? There is a reptile in a distinct acetone smelling
solution. 

 

Again, thanks in advance for any help!! 

 

 

Jean Linn

Collections Manager

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Parkway

Buffalo, New York 14211

716-896-5200 x321

716-897-6723 (fax)

jlinn at sciencebuff.org

 

 

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