How Do You Clean a Raccoon Baculum

In terms of specifics, boil the baculum in water with a squirt of dish soap for five minutes. Then use “40 Volume Clear Developer” hydrogen peroxide to whiten the bone.

How do you clean a baculum?

Place baculum in water and let it boil for six to ten minutes. Remove from pot. Using an old toothbrush, scrub hydrogen peroxide on the bone to help whiten it up to desired coloring.

How do you clean raccoon bones?

Leave bones in peroxide for about 24–48 hours, then remove and let them dry for several hours. Bone can appear much darker than expected just from being wet. Chlorox bleach destroys bone structure, and eventually leads to a crumbling and yellowing specimen.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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