Fossil Care

[the jeff]

I am expecting my first load of fossils from overseas. I wonder about them being okay in changing climatic conditions more than anything. I'm in Australia and a summer isn't far away. It is not uncommon to have several days or weeks of temperatures exceeding 40c with hot nights of 30c. And humid days/nights when you can actually feel the moisture in the air. This worries me. I have worked with both wood and steel and know what these can do with changing climatic conditions. Surely fossils, especially with tissue remains would suffer.

Any advice/comments would be appreciated.

[Terry Dactyll]

Jeff.... I think they will be fine, just get yourself a feather duster... I'm sure they come in blue

[the jeff]

You'd think they'd expand and shrink and crack etc.

And I didn't get the blue thing either so now I feel twice as stupid.

[bear-dog]

I wouldnt worry about it as they have survived this long,with them being treated and indoors you wont experience any problems.WAIT!What am I saying? That shrimp could cause you problems,send it to me .My adress is.... :lol:

[Terry Dactyll]

Jeff.... I think moisture is the one you have to watch coupled with temperature variations... If they are kept dry gradual temperature changes wont have any drastic effect on the fossils....dont worry....

[the jeff]

Thanks for responses. Cancelled out a worry.