r/wetspecimens

Hey all,
My dog's getting neutered and I'm allowed to take home his testicles, yay lol. However, I'll be receiving it in a saline solution. I've researched on this subreddit (albeit not extensively) to know what to do if they provide it in formaldehyde, formalin, or even isopropyl alcohol, but I'm unsure of what to do when it's given in a saline solution. I have 70% alcohol and ethanol laying around at home, so I'm wondering if there's a way to utilize those without having to purchase a big thing of formaldehyde or formalin through the internet. This is a hobby/diy project for me but I do want to preserve it for as long as I can.

Thanks so much in advance!

i’m currently 34 weeks pregnant and decided that i want to cut the umbilical cord off my placenta and make it into a wet specimen in this pretty whiskey bottle my dad gave me. i have a question though. i was wondering if i would have to use formalin injections and soaking to fix and preserve it or if alcohol would be enough? i’m sorry if this comes off as uneducated but i’ve tried doing research on this and i feel like nobody has done it. my worry with the formalin is idk how it will affect the gelatinous tissue. thank you in advance

Hi all! I am getting a hysterectomy & am planning on asking to keep it. I’d like to keep it as a wet specimen, any articles, previous forums, or subreddits where I can know how exactly to preserve it? Thank you !