Chimera Taxidermy

02/08/2026

Skull preservation for a much loved cat 🖤 I'll always love preserving bones, particularly skulls, more than anything else. Every skull is so unique, and tells such a story if you know what to look for.

✨A little piece of science. A little piece of nature. A lasting reminder of a life well loved✨

Thank you for trusting me with Bender's final journey. It is always an honour to help transform loss into something that can be treasured.🖤

17/07/2026

A dome I made recently from some scavenged flowers, moss, a small Neptis Astola butterfly and a wild rabbit skull with some of its vertebrae.

It's already at its new home but I'll be making a few more when the new batch of rabbit skulls are finished. These are from pest control and a way for these bunnies to be repurposed into art rather than being left in the paddock.

07/07/2026

🦊 Fox paw keychains are back in stock! 🦊

All sourced from pest control to help protect Australia’s native wildlife, livestock and ecosystems.

For a short time you can pick the specific fox paw you would like from the line up below!

Available here:
https://www.chimerataxidermy.com.au/product-page/fox-paw-keychain

18/06/2026

🦂 Did You Know? ✨

Scorpions glow a bright blue-green colour under ultraviolet (UV) light! Scientists believe this glow comes from fluorescent chemicals found in their exoskeleton, though its exact purpose is still unknown. Some theories suggest it may help scorpions detect moonlight levels or protect them from sunlight.

Even after preservation, they will continue to fluoresce under UV light

I’ve just added a new scorpion in resin to the shop if you want to add one of these to your collection!
🖤 Real preserved specimens
🖤 Perfect for collectors and lovers of the unusual

These real black scorpions preserved in resin make a striking display piece for collectors or anyone fascinated by arachnids and the natural world. Each specimen is encased in high-quality, crystal-clear resin, showcasing the scorpion's powerful pincers, segmented tail and impressive armour-like exo...

19/05/2026

One of the most interesting things to work on would have to be canine skulls; every one is so different and unique, especially breeds like Boston terriers.

Every skull tells its own story. Even within the same breed, there’s so much variation in shape, structure and personality that comes through in bone. The wide-set eyes, the compact little muzzle, missing teeth and worn bone, the subtle differences that make each one completely individual. It’s honestly one of my favourite parts of the process.

No two are ever the same, and that’s what makes them so special to work on.

This is a commission that has already headed home to his guardians after a year-long preservation.

13/05/2026

A few close ups of the fox cubs!

Everything had to be hand made for these guys. The forms were cast, carved and rearranged to fit the pose. The jaws, teeth and tongue were cast from each fox and then painted. The ears were made to suit as there are no ear liners small enough. Despite their size, these little guys became one of the most time consuming and challenging projects I’ve worked on. Months went into sculpting, fitting, painting, drying, and refining all the small details needed to bring them back to life.

These foxes were sourced through local invasive species management efforts. In Australia, a single fox can have a devastating impact on native wildlife populations, with foxes responsible for the deaths of countless birds, reptiles and small mammals every year. Their removal from local properties directly helps protect vulnerable native species and ecosystems.

Projects like this are always a mix of artistry, anatomy and conservation, which is a huge part of why I love creating them.

04/05/2026

2026 Australian taxidermy championships wrapped up!

I'm still in a bit of shock but incredibly grateful to have received Best in Show for my two fox cubs!

They also received best of division, two best of categories, best group piece, best small mammal award, people's choice award, most artistic entry and competitors choice/artisan award. I still can't quite believe it.

It was so nice meeting so many new people and seeing some familiar faces again over the weekend 🖤

29/03/2026

I’ve been having a lot of fun lately creating these memorial domes lately 🤍

This piece features a pet cat skull, carefully cleaned over a period of six months and set on a dark wooden base. Her guardian wanted an arrangement with blues, whites and glass crystals, so we ended up with a preserved blue and white roses as the focal point, deep blue everlasting daisies, delicate white filler blooms like star flowers and babies breath and reindeer moss to give it that natural, woodland feel. I don't normally work with blue but I really love how the contrast turned out.

My goal with these is always to create something that honours the animal; in this case the blue to match the incredible blue eyes this cat had while alive.

Each one is a little different depending on the flowers and feel, and I’m really enjoying exploring different colour palettes and styles. I'll have a few for sale shortly, made with ethically sourced rabbit and fox skulls and pieces.

If anyone has been considering a memorial similar to this piece for a beloved pet, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to chat about ideas 💙