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| So let us begin. We have chosen a
male Goliathus orientalis for today, as it is nice and big and easy
to photograph as we work. There are different methods which you
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Here is your specimen stapled to the card. |
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| Firstly cut around the card
just inside the staple line, use a nice sharp pair of scissors for this. |
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Be careful as you trim off, you don't want to break
anything as you go.
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Firstly line your relaxing box with several layers of
tissue, then place your beetle inside.
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Spray the specimen with nice clean water.
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Then turn the specimen upside down and spray it again so
that it is nice and damp.
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Here are a number of specimens placed in the relaxing box,
they have all been sprayed with water. Now place the lid on tightly and
leave for 24 hours. It is also a good idea to place a little anti-mould
agent inside, such as thymol. Especially as some of the larger beetles may
have to be left in the relaxer for several days to relax properly.
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