**That coyote looks alive.**

Thanks


**How do they judge those things? I mean what do they look for?**

There are 5 major categories to compete in (Life size, shoulder mounts, birds, fish, reptiles). That way a fish is not competing against a mt. lion. Judges have score sheets that cover anatomy, symmetry, color, seams, ear postioning, eye set, lip line, nose, etc..

**I am assuming this is a trade show but they also hand out awards.**

Yes, it is a competition as well as having seminars and taxidermy vendors/suppliers will be there as well. I am giving a seminar on molding and casting.

**Are you selling any of those you just posted?**

Yes, I do sell mounted items that do not belong to clients.

**Have you done snakes or other reptiles? If so, i am sure I don't speak for myself and we would all like to see.**

Yes, I am one of the few taxidermists that does reptiles. I also compete with reptiles. I will post pictures after this reply.

**What type of animals is the hardest to do right? I would assume fish..maybe? Possibly snakes?**

Different for different taxidermists. I do not like doing birds.....few taxidermists do reptiles, most don't do fish becasue fish have to be painted.

Kerby...
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Life is like a bunch of fish in an aquarium....we all get along (bonding) until I want to eat you....and I do.

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