RICKEY WHEELER
Reptile Breeder | Skeleton Builder | Artist of Sorts
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Recent Post
How to Process Osteoderms
Osteoderms are something I find fascinating and use in my art fairly often. They are boney deposits in the skin of certain reptiles like Alligators and Gila Monsters. Getting them cleanly out of the skin, especially when talking about tiny osteoderms from Gila...
The ’88 Gets a Motor
Today me and my friend Troy were able to get the L83 engine and 8L90e Transmission from a 2016 Chevy truck mounted into my 1988 Suburban. This is arguably the biggest step because now the real work can begin: Getting it to run and drive!
Croc Monitor Gets Claws
The Croc Monitor I have been building recieved his claws recently. His real claws were fairly worn down and because of that they didn't service processing very well. The claws and teeth of this species are easily the most impressive part so it seemed wrong to let him...
Great Horned Owl
Last year I applied for, and received, my Federal Migratory Bird Act Taxidermy Permit. This month I finally was able to utilize the permit. What this post shows is 100% illegal for anyone without this permit, so please keep that in mind. You can not possess these...
Skeleton Builder
I build anatomically correct skeletons, and preserve skulls. I mostly work with reptiles and birds, but occasionally mammals as well.
Reptile Breeder
I mostly work with Drymarchon species, but I don’t like to limit myself. I breed what I like. I don’t chase the next morph, or the current trend. I work with Eastern Indigos, Black-Headed Pythons, Red-Sided Garter Snakes, Mexican Black Kingsnakes, and more. I am a one man show and have a very limited amount of offspring available each year.
Artist of Sorts
When the perfect storm forms I end up with inspiration and random bones from random species. I create art when I feel like it. Sometimes months go by.