Kaliningrad hunting club - hunting and game management - wild boar fangs - a valuable trophy. Skeletal structure of a pig Bone tissues that form the jaw

An adult boar usually has 44 teeth (12 incisors, 4 canines, 16 anterior and 12 posterior). The incisors, canines, second, third, and fourth anterior molars are diphyodont, i.e., they have two generations. All posterior teeth have no milk predecessors. Anteriolar P11 do not change and remain milky all their lives, and often do not appear in the lower jaw at all.

Short description age-related changes individual groups of teeth can be reduced to the following.

incisors. They are located in the extreme anterior part of the skull. On the lower jaw they are directed straight forward, and on the upper jaw they grow perpendicularly down. Newborns have third incisors on both jaws. At the age of 12-15 days, the first pair of teeth erupt through the gum, first in the lower and then in the upper jaw, but they grow relatively slowly: at 2 months of age they reach 0.5 cm in length. 3-month-old individuals already have all the milk incisors. The replacement of milk teeth with definitive ones occurs in the same sequence as the appearance of milk teeth: I3 erupt and are replaced at 9-10 months, I1 - at 15-16, and I2 - at the end of the 2nd - beginning of the 3rd year of life. Homologous teeth in the upper jaw usually erupt only when the lower teeth reach about 2/3 of their definitive length.

fangs. Newborns have both pairs of milk fangs, outwardly very similar to the third incisors. Milk fangs grow slowly and persist only until 10-11 months of age. Most salient feature the definitive fangs of males - their constant and rather rapid growth almost throughout their lives, while in females the fangs grow only up to 4-5 years and very slowly. The lower fangs in adult males are directed upwards and to the sides, slightly bending back. The upper ones, starting from the 2nd year of life, grow down and to the sides, and by the end of the 3rd year, their tops begin to bend upwards and the more, the older the boar. Both pairs of canines gradually increase with age both in length and in diameter, reaching their maximum size in old males. Our observations and study of the fangs of males show that they can be used to some extent to determine the age. Figure 2 shows how the shape, size and wear of canines in males change depending on age. However, fangs by themselves cannot serve sure sign to determine the age of animals, since within each age group a large range of variability in their sizes is found. Note that the length of the canine was measured along a large bend from the border of the alveolus to the top of the tooth, and the width - in the widest place at the level of the bone alveolus. The lower fangs in males are trihedral, the upper ones are rounded; in females, the lower ones are trihedral-rounded, and the upper ones are flat. In males, the length of the lower canine along the outer large bend from the root to the top reaches 230, and the upper canine - 140 mm; in females - 100 and 55 mm, respectively.

Anterior root. In a wild boar, all anterior and posterior molars (both deciduous and definitive) are placed close to each other, forming a compact row. Only in the lower jaw, the first pair is located apart between the canines and the second premolars.

On the 5-8th day after birth, the fourth pair of teeth protrudes noticeably from the alveoli on the lower jaw, and the third pair of teeth on the upper jaw: P4 erupt and develop after P3. By the age of 1.5 months, piglets have the first and third pairs of incisors, canines, as well as the third and fourth anterior teeth; the tops of the second incisors and the second anterior roots are cut through the bone alveolus. In the future, the growth and development of milk teeth proceed quickly and in a short time, which can be explained by the gradual transition of piglets from feeding on mother's milk to self-procurement of food. Young animals of 3-4 months of age already have well-developed anterior molars, with the exception of the first pair, which usually forms after the rest.

The replacement of milk anterior molars with definitive teeth begins at 15-16 months, with the fourth pair on the lower jaw erupting first; it grows rapidly, reaching full development by 18-20 months, while the third pair by this time grows only to 2/3 of its size, and the second is just erupting. In general, all definitive anterior teeth of the lower jaw are finally formed by the age of 22-24 months. However, if the milk teeth are largely adapted to crushing and grinding food, then all permanent premolars are mostly only crushing or cutting. This is due to the fact that the function of crushing food in 2-3-year-old wild boars is carried by developing posterior teeth.

posterior root. The first pair of posterior teeth erupt at the age of 4 months, and by 6 months it is already fully developed, but traces of wear on the tops of the tubercles appear only by 10 months. The development of the second is generally completed by 18-20 months, and the third - by the end of the 3rd year of the boar's life. The molars grow strictly alternately: the postalveolar differentiation of each tooth occurs only when the previous one is finally formed. The degree of wear of the cusps and surfaces of the crowns of the teeth also increases consistently. This sequence is one of the best diagnostic signs for establishing a scale of age-related changes in teeth.

One of the main requirements for the design of trophies of both wild boar and other animals: the trophy should be easily removed from the medallion. This unwritten rule applies primarily to those trophies that will be judged by experts or intended to be shown at exhibitions. In these cases, the owner of the trophy needs to do everything so that the judges can easily and effortlessly remove the trophy from the medallion, make the necessary measurements and then just as easily and conveniently attach it back. In the end, what trophy the hunter gives for evaluation is the one he wants to get back. But is this possible if, for example, the fangs are glued to the medallion with epoxy resin? Therefore, do not be surprised and do not raise a fuss if in this case the experts refuse to evaluate your trophy.

In order to avoid such an unpleasant situation and to ensure that your trophy is perfectly prepared for display, below are the basic principles for the primary processing of wild boar tusks.

If you got a trophy boar, then you should act like this:

It is necessary to skin the pig's head, separating as much excess meat as possible.

The head must be boiled. In order not to cook the upper and lower jaws completely, you can file them, but you need to keep in mind that only 1/3 of the canine is located on the outside of the lower jaw, and 2/3 are hidden in the bone itself. You need to carefully calculate how much to saw off so as not to damage the canine. The same applies to the upper fangs, which are immersed in the jaw by more than half. It is not recommended to separate the upper and lower jaws before cooking, as the fangs may crack. In no case should the jaw bones be cut - in the "raw" form, the fangs are very fragile, especially in the part that is inside the jaw.

The next principle related to the cooking of fangs is that the trophy should be placed in cold water. Cooked fangs need to be cooled without getting out of the water. The purpose of this is to get rid of sudden changes in temperature, which will protect the fangs from cracking.

In no case should you boil the head of a boar under pressure, trying to reduce the cooking time. Know that in this case the fangs will be damaged irrevocably.

After cooking, the fangs must be separated from the bone. The tusks of an adult boar are simply pulled out, while the tusks of a young boar are usually removed by breaking the jawbone.

When the fangs are removed from the bone, they must be cleaned of fat with a simple rag, using laundry soap. In no case should bleaching powders be used - they affect the color of the canine, and in this case the trophy is lost as such.

When the cleaning is finished, taking into account the experience of many hunters, it can be advised to apply the "PVA glue method". Glue is poured into the fang, wait a moment, then the excess glue is poured out and waiting for it to dry on the inside of the fang. This is done twice. This creates a layer of glue that will not allow the fangs to fall apart if they crack. Then all the free space inside the canine is filled with cotton. The top layer of cotton wool is poured with PVA glue, they wait until everything dries and ... the fangs are ready!

By no means should one follow the example of such "masters" who fill the fangs with epoxy, and, in addition, put nails in the resin so that they can be attached to the locket. As the resin cures, due to the force of surface tension, the enameled part of the canine tooth may separate over time as the resin contracts more than the canine itself. The size of the canine changes (width decreases) only for the first time. It is not for nothing that this trophy is allowed to be evaluated no earlier than two months after extraction. At this time, significant changes occur, and further changes are of little importance.

In addition, it may be advisable, after filling with cotton and glue, to dip the fangs in liquid paraffin, or, even better, dip the cotton in paraffin and cover the trophy with it to avoid being affected by strong temperature fluctuations. The canine treated in this way is protected from the effects of temperature and humidity, however, there have been cases when, after many years, paraffin-treated canines also deteriorated. The microclimate is more important: if the trophy is in a hunting lodge or a room where the humidity level is relatively stable, then no damage threatens it, but rooms with central heating are less friendly with trophies.
And, finally, about attaching the trophy to the medallion. This can be done without damaging the fangs using decorative loops or other methods, but most importantly, as mentioned at the beginning of the article, the trophy should be easily removed and attached to its place.

Kaliningrad hunting club

Boar tusks - a valuable trophy

At the IV All-Union Hunting Exhibition in 1985, the first and second places with a score of 148.85 and 143.40 points were taken by wild boar tusks from the Vitebsk region. Vitebsk hunters also have other wonderful trophies: at the World Exhibition in Plovdiv (1981), the fangs exhibited by the hunter I. A. Shipulo were rated at 136.00 points; hunter I. F. Luzgin is the owner of the trophy with 129.90 points.

The most obvious reason for the good trophy qualities of the wild boar in the Vitebsk region is the selectivity of the hunting method that exists here. In the region, as well as in Belarus in general, there are practically no individual hunting for wild boar, licenses are issued only to teams of hunters. In collective hunts, hunters prefer to bypass the herd of wild boars, and then drive it to the chain of shooters with the help of beaters with dogs, that is, to conduct a round-up. The usual results of such hunts are piglets of the year and pigs that are with the herd. Cleavers aged one and a half years and older, leading, as a rule, a solitary lifestyle, if they are in salary, they are well oriented in the environment by sounds and smells. They are not afraid of the noise of the pen and the barking of dogs, they often hide and leave the salary unnoticed, and when raised, they leave unharmed through the flanks or a rare chain of beaters. As a result, the proportion of old bulls has been high in the wild boar population for many years.

Other possible reason- traditions of caring attitude of Vitebsk hunters to feeding wild boar in winter period. Even on farms Belarusian Society hunters and fishermen on a voluntary basis, feeding areas are not uncommon, where up to 40 wild boars gather. Exemplary feeding is carried out on farms with a huntsman service. And the feeding conditions in the first two years of the life of the animal, according to the most authoritative expert on wild boar, professor from the GDR L. Briedermann (Briedermann, 1986), have big influence for canine development. Good trophies cannot be expected from piglets that are lagging behind in development due to poor fodder harvest, harsh wintering conditions. There is another reason - low rates of wild boar production in the republic. The influence of good hereditary inclinations of the wild boar population in the north of the republic - the Belarusian Lakeland is not excluded.

The size of the fangs depends primarily on the age of the animal. The opinion among hunters that the size of the fangs does not depend on the weight of the boar is apparently explained by the fact that the billhooks participating in the rut become very thin. Of course, individual variability also matters. Already in a one and a half year old gilt, 3.5-4.0-centimeter fangs protrude from the lower jaw. Their width at the exit from the gums is about 14 mm, at the base about 21 mm. This uneven width hallmark the youth of the animal. Boars at the age of 2.5 years are the most dangerous for a dog, they are light (75 kg), fast beasts, their fangs are sharply honed and stick out by 5-6 cm. However, only the fangs of a wild boar at the age of 4-5 years are of trophy value, they protrude a little more (6-7 cm) with a total length of about 21 cm, but their width is evened out and is 24-26 mm. The fangs reach full development in billhooks of 7-8 years of age, their length is usually 21-23 cm, width - 28-29 mm.

In the future, the tops of the fangs become not so sharp, often break off. The development of the canines stops, and the length may even decrease due to grinding. Such animals do not participate in the rut, their meat does not have a specific smell, they are well fed.

However, our hunters for the most part do not know how to properly remove the fangs of a wild boar from the jaw, nor to save them. It's annoying to see spoiled fangs, which, if properly processed, could decorate any exhibition. Every boar hunter should know for sure that only a third of the lower canines are visible from the outside, and two thirds are in the jaw. Attempts to cut down fangs with an ax, in which their lower ends break, are by no means uncommon. The most common cause of trophy death is cracking.

The processing of the fangs is as follows: the skin is removed from the head of the boar, the tongue and the largest muscles are separated. Although the ends of the canines of the lower jaw are located at the level of the fourth premolar, it is recommended that sawing be carried out behind the last molar. Of course, the lower jaw can be boiled as a whole, if the dishes allow. There are no mistakes when sawing off the upper jaw, it is enough to step back 2-3 cm behind the characteristic, highly developed crest of the alveolus of the upper canines, which corresponds to the level of the third premolars. A common tool for this operation is a hacksaw.

Sawn off jaws are placed in cold water and boiled for about an hour, from old animals - longer, then the water is allowed to cool. The fangs of old billhooks are easily removed (pulled out), while in young ones, due to the mentioned uneven width, they can be removed only by sawing off the lower jaw at the level of the fourth premolars and pushing them in the opposite direction.

In the extracted fangs, a thin adhesive layer of soft tissues is carefully removed with a blunt scraper, the pulp is removed from the cavity with tweezers or a wire hook. The fangs are wiped and left to dry in a cool room. Here comes the most dangerous moment: later in a village house, and in a city apartment, where air is very dry in winter, longitudinal cracks may appear on the fangs on the third day, and then whole pieces often fall off.

Therefore, it is desirable to fill in the fangs no later than a day of drying. In the hunting literature there are recommendations to fill the fangs with paraffin, wax (M. Kulikh, 1980), rub with paraffin (I. Roskopf, 1977). However, with sudden changes in air temperature, especially during winter transportation of trophies to exhibitions, with great dryness of the air, paraffin does not protect the fangs from cracking. Equally ineffective is filling the fangs in several layers with BF glue.

The most reliable means is a two-component epoxy-based casting composition (E. Hausa, V. Vernits, 1975; M. Kulikh, 1980; A. A. Fandeev, V. P. Nikolskaya, 1983).

Before pouring, the internal cavities of the fangs must be degreased with gasoline, alcohol, ether, acetone. Resin consumption for pouring all four canines is about 40 ml (the capacity of one lower canine is 9-12 cm 3 , the capacity of the upper canine is about 4 cm 3). Before the resin hardens, it is recommended to insert a piece of copper wire into the cavity of the fangs, with which the fangs will be attached to the stand. It is necessary to work with a hardener in rubber gloves. Vapors generated when mixing resin and hardener are undesirable for people prone to allergic diseases.

Unfortunately, the filling does not protect the enamel along the outer edge of the lower canines from destruction; the enamel on the upper canines also crumbles. Realizing that coating trophies with varnish or glue spoils them appearance, in this case, for the sake of preserving the trophy, we would recommend applying two layers of colorless PVA glue, produced by p / o Azot, to the surface subject to destruction. A. A. Fandeev and V. P. Nikolskaya (1983) advise covering the fangs with a thin layer of colorless synthetic varnish. L. Briderman (1986) advises impregnating the outer surface of the fangs with a fatty composition to avoid drying out. But you need to know that all efforts to process fangs will be in vain if you store them near heating devices.

It is not recommended to bleach the fangs in hydrogen peroxide; it is advisable to leave a dark strip decorating them on the fangs just below the section. Broken fangs should not be thrown away, they can still be saved by applying Moment glue and tightly bandaging with insulating tape, followed by filling.

The rules for evaluating wild boar tusks are the simplest in comparison with other trophies and are available to every hunter.

The length of the lower fangs is measured with an accuracy of 1 mm from the base to the point along the outer edge using a tape measure, the average value in centimeters serves as a point.

The width of the lower canines is measured to the nearest 0.1 mm with a caliper at its widest point; the mean value in mm multiplied by a factor of 3 serves as the score.

The circumference of the upper canines is measured at its widest point with a narrow tape, the sum of the values ​​of both canines in centimeters serves as a point.

An extra charge of up to five points is given for the symmetry of the canines, the twisting of the upper canines, the presence of a dark strip at the section. The discount is given for the asymmetry of the fangs and other shortcomings.

A bronze medal is awarded to fangs that score from 110 to 114.9 points, silver - from 115 to 119.9, gold - from 120 points and above.

As an example, we give the price of canines that won first place at the All-Union Hunting Exhibition in 1985. Thus, the main thing when evaluating canines is their width. If we turn to the catalogs of exhibitions, we can see that the most common values ​​for the width of canines rated "for bronze" are 24-25 mm, "for silver" - 26-27 mm, "for gold" - 28-29 mm.

Fangs are usually placed on stands round shape, of proportional size, painted with dark brown stain, against this background, the fangs stand out well.

Wild boar is a fairly large animal that can reach up to one and a half meters in length. The weight of an adult varies from 150 to 300 kilograms. The bristly fur of the boar resembles the color of a bear with a slight reddish tinge. Them distinctive feature can be called large lower fangs, the size of which can be about 25 centimeters. This agile and agile beast is capable of accelerating up to 40 km per hour, which makes it elusive for both wild animals and hunters. On top of that, the wild boar is an excellent swimmer and jumps at a distance of 3.5 meters.

The role of fangs

The main function performed by the fangs of a wild boar can be called defense and attack. The main threat to this animal can be a pack of wolves, hunters or a bear. When attacked, the boar is capable of inflicting lacerations thanks to its fangs. Everyone knows that the boar is an animal that people hunt with pleasure. You should know that this beast is not so stupid. There were many cases when wild boars lured a person to the reeds with various tricks, after which they suddenly attacked. It is very difficult to escape from the fangs of an angry boar, they are deadly. When an animal is injured, it becomes enraged and may retaliate. In such a wounded and furious state, even wolves do not touch him.

Wild boar habitats

Boar (boar) is a fairly common species that lives throughout Europe, Asia, America and other tropical places. This animal took root in coniferous forests and in deserts. The most favorite place for such wild boars are oak forests. Very often such a large boar is found in the Caucasus, in Transbaikalia near mountain rivers. The boar is a herd animal. Females are smaller than males and have a smaller home range with piglets than the male. Its territory depends on the saturation of food in one place or another. These stray animals are able to cover several kilometers in one day in search of food.

Animal nutrition

The boar is an animal that eats quite diversely. The most favorite delicacies of a wild boar are:

• Bulb plants.
• Various roots.
• Nuts, acorns, berries.
• Herbaceous plants.
• Frogs, lizards, snakes.
• Various insects.
• Bird eggs.

Offspring of a wild boar

An animal such as a boar (boar) is divided into 25 subspecies, for which characteristic features are a stocky body with a large head, wide ears and small eyes. All adults protect their herds. Each female is capable of producing approximately five piglets per year, each of which, after birth, can weigh about half a kilogram. Nature itself took care of the safety of the kids and painted them in stripes, which makes small boars less noticeable, unlike adult boars with a dark color. Since wild pigs most often join in huge herds in autumn time to protect their young, even wolves do not always dare to attack pig offspring.

Boar character

Most boars prefer to spend their day in gray wetlands, wallowing in holes. In case of danger, this huge boar is able to run away through thickets impassable for other animals, swim across a water obstacle, and, if necessary, attack. After all, everyone knows that best protection is an attack. The big boar tries to avoid meeting people, but there are often times when hunters, along with dogs, run into trouble themselves and they can find them. The pig's hearing is quite well developed, therefore, for general safety, feeding is done at night. The behavior of females should also be noted, because for the sake of their offspring they are ready to go into fire and water, and even against an armed man who will be pursued to the last.

Precautionary measures

In order not to run into such a deadly animal as a wild boar once again, it is recommended to proceed as follows:

1. Be as careful as possible and do not come close to a flock of wild boars. It is best to leave before the person is seen.
2. If you had to stumble upon a piglet, you should keep in mind that the mother is always somewhere nearby.
3. If traces of a boar were found, it is better to go in the other direction, away from this pig trail.
4. When a boar takes a person by surprise, there is no need to attack him. The best way out of this situation is to climb on tall tree and hide for a while.

Breeding

Pregnancy of females can last about 120 days, after which they temporarily separate from their herd to build a nest in some quiet place. The new "house" for the brood is more like a hut of branches. The mother in this responsible period for her becomes as aggressive as possible, which allows her to reliably protect and protect her cubs. Unlike males, the female does not have huge frightening fangs, but this does not mean at all that she is harmless. When defending or attacking, she is able to fill up and trample her victim to death. After the offspring grow up, all family members return to the herd again.

Life in the wild

Everything is provided for by nature, but this does not mean at all that life in this world will be without difficulties and obstacles even for wild boars. Without a doubt, the fangs of a boar are powerful weapon and assistant during the entire period of their existence. But to foresee weather, which greatly complicate their lives, is impossible. Snow makes it difficult for them to move, as a result of which the animals are able to overcome only one and a half kilometers, which threatens them with hunger and no fangs and speed of the beast will help in this.

The skin of the boar is quite thick, especially around the thighs. Many hunters know this firsthand. An animal wounded in the thigh is worse than a healthy one, since such an evil animal is capable of fighting the offender to the last.

Everyone knows that the boar is an animal that emits a terrible roar that can put anyone into a stupor. When meeting with an animal, you need to remember that it has an excellent sense of smell and hearing, but its eyesight is slightly lame - this can be used in certain situations to save yourself. AT wild nature When this huge boar comes face to face with a rival, he will never back down, no matter how many enemies surround him.

wild boar

The boar is an animal that has a rather unusual appearance. His body can be divided into two parts: back and front. In front, the boar is huge and massive, it has a smoothly flowing body, which narrows strongly at the back. That's why he looks a little hunched over. The comb, which is stretched along the entire back, gives aggressiveness. Upon reaching three years, the boar has two pairs powerful fangs. Females are very different in this matter from their partners. This weapon can become sharper and more dangerous over the years, as wild boars constantly hone them on stones, frozen ground. A wild boar is an animal that resembles a kind of tank, capable of making its way through even the most impenetrable thickets at lightning speed. This allows you to save your life if necessary. Mud baths are considered the most favorite entertainment of the animal.

The body of the boar is so dense and knocked down that it looks more like a bristly shell, which not every hunter can break through, but it can tease the beast. This animal is unusually strong and is able to turn over huge stones and pick out the frozen ground by 10 centimeters. Of course, to meet one on one with such a powerful killer as a boar is a sad story, but one should not panic, even if the beast screeches and tries to intimidate a person. You must always soberly assess the situation. If you do not approach the animal and its cubs, do not provoke, do not catch the eye, then problems can be avoided. In extreme cases, it is recommended to climb the nearest tree - this is the only true option.

One of the main requirements for the design of trophies of both wild boar and other animals: the trophy should be easily removed from the medallion. This unwritten rule applies primarily to those trophies that will be judged by experts or intended to be shown at exhibitions. In these cases, the owner of the trophy needs to do everything so that the judges can easily and effortlessly remove the trophy from the medallion, make the necessary measurements and then just as easily and conveniently attach it back. In the end, what trophy the hunter gives for evaluation is the one he wants to get back. But is this possible if, for example, the fangs are glued to the medallion with epoxy resin? Therefore, do not be surprised and do not raise a fuss if in this case the experts refuse to evaluate your trophy.

In order to avoid such an unpleasant situation and to ensure that your trophy is perfectly prepared for display, below are the basic principles for the primary processing of wild boar tusks.

If you got a trophy boar, then you should act like this:

It is necessary to skin the pig's head, separating as much excess meat as possible.

The head must be boiled. In order not to cook the upper and lower jaws completely, you can file them, but you need to keep in mind that only 1/3 of the canine is located on the outside of the lower jaw, and 2/3 are hidden in the bone itself. You need to carefully calculate how much to saw off so as not to damage the canine. The same applies to the upper fangs, which are immersed in the jaw by more than half. It is not recommended to separate the upper and lower jaws before cooking, as the fangs may crack. In no case should the jaw bones be cut - in the "raw" form, the fangs are very fragile, especially in the part that is inside the jaw.

The next principle related to the cooking of fangs is that the trophy should be placed in cold water. Cooked fangs need to be cooled without getting out of the water. The purpose of this is to get rid of sudden changes in temperature, which will protect the fangs from cracking.

In no case should you boil the head of a boar under pressure, trying to reduce the cooking time. Know that in this case the fangs will be damaged irrevocably.

After cooking, the fangs must be separated from the bone. The tusks of an adult boar are simply pulled out, while the tusks of a young boar are usually removed by breaking the jawbone.

When the fangs are removed from the bone, they must be cleaned of fat with a simple rag using laundry soap. In no case should bleaching powders be used - they affect the color of the canine, and in this case the trophy is lost as such.

When the cleaning is finished, taking into account the experience of many hunters, it can be advised to apply the "PVA glue method". Glue is poured into the fang, wait a moment, then the excess glue is poured out and waiting for it to dry on the inside of the fang. This is done twice. This creates a layer of glue that will not allow the fangs to fall apart if they crack. Then all the free space inside the canine is filled with cotton. The top layer of cotton wool is poured with PVA glue, they wait until everything dries and ... the fangs are ready!

By no means should one follow the example of such "masters" who fill the fangs with epoxy, and, in addition, put nails in the resin so that they can be attached to the locket. As the resin cures, due to the force of surface tension, the enameled part of the canine tooth may separate over time as the resin contracts more than the canine itself. The size of the canine changes (width decreases) only for the first time. It is not for nothing that this trophy is allowed to be evaluated no earlier than two months after extraction. At this time, significant changes occur, and further changes are of little importance.

In addition, it may be advisable, after filling with cotton and glue, to dip the fangs in liquid paraffin, or, even better, dip the cotton in paraffin and cover the trophy with it to avoid being affected by strong temperature fluctuations. The canine treated in this way is protected from the effects of temperature and humidity, however, there have been cases when, after many years, paraffin-treated canines also deteriorated. The microclimate is more important: if the trophy is in a hunting lodge or a room where the humidity level is relatively stable, then no damage threatens it, but rooms with central heating are less friendly with trophies.
And, finally, about attaching the trophy to the medallion. This can be done without damaging the fangs using decorative loops or other methods, but most importantly, as mentioned at the beginning of the article, the trophy should be easily removed and attached to its place.