Reptile Taxidermy Services With Ethical, Professional Care

The loss of a reptile companion can be deeply personal. At Animal Family Pet Preservation, we provide reptile taxidermy services for families who want a respectful, lasting way to preserve their reptile’s memory with lifelike detail and professional care.

Rather than choosing burial, cremation, or a synthetic replica, taxidermy preserves your actual pet. Our approach focuses on ethical preservation, careful handling, and natural presentation.

Reptile Replica vs. Reptile Taxidermy

Some families consider replicas instead of preservation. While replicas are modeled to resemble your pet, they do not involve your reptile’s remains and often lack realism.

• Replicas: Artificial models that approximate appearance
• Taxidermy: Preservation of your actual reptile using professional techniques

With reptile taxidermy, your pet is preserved and restored using advanced methods designed to minimize shrinkage, retain scale detail, and recreate a natural pose. The result is a memorial that is authentic, not symbolic.

Why Families Choose Reptile Taxidermy

• Preserve the actual reptile, not a replica
• Maintain scale texture, coloration, and anatomy
• Create a lasting, physical memorial
• Honor exotic pets with specialized expertise

Reptile preservation requires different techniques than mammals or birds. Our team has experience working with reptiles of varying sizes and species.

How Reptile Taxidermy Works

Proper condition at intake directly affects final results. If your reptile passes away before you can bring it to us, follow these general guidelines:

• Place your reptile gently into a sealed bag
• Store in a cool location away from sunlight
• Avoid bending, compressing, or repositioning the body
• Freeze as soon as possible if transport is delayed

Once received, our team uses specialized reptile taxidermy techniques to preserve structure, reduce shrinkage, and restore lifelike appearance.

At Animal Family Pet Preservation, every reptile is handled individually with care, documentation, and clear communication.

See more pet taxidermy memorials in our full gallery

Turnaround Time

Because reptile taxidermy is a detailed, hands-on process, turnaround time averages around six months. This allows sufficient time to preserve delicate features without rushing the process.

VIP service options may reduce turnaround time, depending on species and complexity.

Reptile Taxidermy Pricing

Pricing varies by species, size, and complexity. Typical starting prices include:

• Chameleons: $750
• Geckos: $650
• Bearded dragons: $850
• Snakes and turtles (up to 1 lb): $750
• Iguanas: priced by weight (call for details)

For complete pricing and shipping information, visit our pricing and shipping page.

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