Without fail, Etsy is a great place to find unique, handmade items. It's also great for purchasing the mummified remains of dead animals.
Taxidermy might not thrill everyone, but if you want to surprise a loved one on her birthday, giving the gift of a perfectly preserved rat tail will be remembered for years to come.
1. A dead guinea pig, for the little cousin who can't seem to keep his pets alive.
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Make sure to point out its zombie like appearance, zombies are super popular with kids these days.
2. A goat blood pendant, for you BFF who loves unique jewelry.
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The deep red will really pop.
3. A mink jaw, to leave under your pillow for the tooth fairy.
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Pocket change will be spent and forgotten, but a mink jaw is forever.
4. A fetus necklace, or your baby-crazed friend.
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The tiny fetus isn't real, but the cat rib it's hanging from sure is.
5. A rotton tooth spoon, for kids who don't want to brush their teeth.
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6. For those who want to fear a fox tooth discreetly.
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Sometimes tooth-related jewelry should be understated.
7. Turkey vertebrae earrings, for the hosts of Thanksgiving dinner.
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8. A mummified cat, for the mom who has always wanted a cat, but is allergic to them.
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9. For those who think a mummified cat is too mainstream, the preserved head of a Coypu.
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10. A mongoose paw encased in glass, for the lover of statement jewelry.
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11. A rat's tail, for your office holiday grab bag.
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It's unisex.
12. A ram's heart box for Snow White's huntsman.
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13. A preserved squid tentacle, for fish lovers.
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14. A vial holding a preserved gecko, for the friend who loved dissecting frogs in science class.
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Or for Geico employees.
15. And as a treat to yourself, an ermine head in a jar.
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