Cute red baby octopus wet specimen in a glass jar will be a perfect gift for a naturalist, great addition to any curio science collection to study anatomy and biology or to the steampunk themed home. This baby octopus is carefully and respectfully arranged to look alive and cute with curved tentacles. This is salvaged specimens so they might have slight imperfections like scratches or be slightly off color Specimen is obtained from food vendors discards, salvaged and preserved to last for a very long time Size and color of these guys might slightly vary Octopuses are known for their ability to fit into tight places, and This listing is for a jar full of baby octopus :) Ask me if you want tp know more on origins Jar size is around 2 3/4" h x 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" This is NOT endangered species (Octopus vulgaris ) Preserved in 70 % alcohol Will be shipped without fluid in a sealed package in a jar (pictured), ready for the buyer to immerse it in isopropanol or ethanol, both readily obtainable from drugstores or from the internet. Once the sample has been preserved in one of these liquids it will keep indefinitely. Please do not attempt to move/reposition specimens inside or out of the original jar!!! Please keep in mind that this is biological material so shapes and colors might slightly vary. Tissues usually loose the bright red color after immersion in preservative, and will continue to change with time, gaining in character and weirdness GIFT WRAPPING order here https://www.etsy.com/ca/CaveMansDigs/listing/953370923/large-gift-box-addon-only?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1612057576090 NOT A FOOD No animal was killed for its parts to be sold in my store! This one is from fisheries bycatch Many of these are items that I have personally *ethically* collected during biological fieldwork around the world. Some come from hunters who hunt exclusively for food, some from road kills or other peoples collections Other sources -Scavenged from nature -Owl Pellets -Roadkill -Died naturally (was a pet animal) -A by-product of an industry (salvaged) -A by-product of pest control on farms All bones/teeth/tissues have been properly sanitized. CRUELTY FREE - statement - I have not harmed any animals to create my art, I do my best to use only scavenged or expired and discarded animals. Specifics on each item origin are in descriptions. Road kills and food industry discards animals might have died because of humans. Use your own judgement to decide on acquiring my art. ** Small parts-Choking hazard. Not suited for small children.** Shipping Please check if your country allows import of this animal parts Please select the shipping upgrade with tracking if you want your parcel to be protected from getting lost in the post etc, unfortunately I can no longer give refunds for 'lost' packages if the tracking upgrade wasn't purchased. I have still left an option to buy standard shipping as I'm aware the tracked postage can be pricey (especially for overseas customers) but please be aware this is at your own risk. However, I will always do my very best to make sure your item(s) arrive to you safely and on time, whatever postage has been selected, but it is out of my control once it enters the postal system. If the item is damaged, a refund can be arranged if a photo is sent. Thank you CaveMansDigs Taxidermy studio Taxidermy disclaimer All animal parts were treated in accordance with taxidermy procedures Tissue samples in 8 % Formaldehyde for at least 48 hours, and then transferred to 95% alcohol solution Bones boiled (100 Degrees Celsius) for at least 30 minutes Skins and paws salted for at least 28 days with sea salt containing 2% washing soda (sodium carbonate, Na2CO3) and then soaked with agitation, in a 4%(w/v) solution of washing soda (sodium carbonate, Na2CO3) maintained at pH 11.5 or above for at least 48 hours Wet specimens care instructions All wet specimens slowly change with time, tissues became harder and lighter/darker in color. Preserving liquid (in my store it is always alcohol) darkens and evaporates. It is natural and unavoidable process. There are no health hazards related to alcohol (beside ones listed on the bottles from the store). If your specimen is sealed with cork and wax, evaporation will be slower, but you would need to break the seal to replenish alcohol when the levels gets too low (it usually takes long time, but depends on the storing conditions) If you received your specimen unsealed due to the shipping restrictions, you need to ASAP fill the jar or the vial with any available alcohol with concentration equal or higher than 70%. Alcohol (isopropyl, ethanol) is easily available in any drugstore or online. If for some reason you have no alcohol in your household at the time of item arrival simply leave it in original plastic package and store in the fridge till you get alcohol (few days will be fine) For Unsealed specimens alcohol will evaporate a bit faster, so you would need to add some time to time. You can seal your specimen by heating up some candle wax and pouring it on the dry cork on the top of the jar (be careful with alcohol fumes and open fire). If with time your preserving liquid looses transparency you can simply change it. Do not store your specimens in direct sun light or in the room with the temperature higher than 30 Celsius. Colder conditions are preferable Please, do not hesitate to ask me if you have any questions