[Nhcoll-l] Removing specimens from formaldehyde

[Vanessa Pitusi]

Dear all,

Recently, I have discovered that most of our larger specimens kept in the large collection jars, are kept in formalin (photo for reference).

I have looked into removing the specimens from formalin and placing them into ethanol. I understand the steps that have to be taken, but I was wondering if anyone has advice on the soaking time for each step. That is the only thing that is kept vague in the texts that I have read. One reference mentioned that tortoises and racoons take two to three days.

Most the specimens that I will work with a large fish, cephlapods, and birds.

In case any of you have done this, any advice on this or the process is appreciated!

I am also open to having a quick chat via Teams or Zoom.

Kind regards,
Vanessa
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