Fruit Bat Skeleton (Cynopterus sphinx) | Last Chance
Fruit Bat Skeleton (Cynopterus sphinx) | Last Chance
Fruit Bat Skeleton (Cynopterus sphinx) | Last Chance
Fruit Bat Skeleton (Cynopterus sphinx) | Last Chance
Fruit Bat Skeleton (Cynopterus sphinx) | Last Chance

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Fruit Bat Skeleton (Cynopterus sphinx) | Last Chance

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See below for more information, but we will not be bringing in any future bats, these are the last we have available, and this is the last chance to obtain an ethically sourced bat skeleton from us. 

Greater Short-Nosed Fruit Bat (Cynopterus sphinx)

You can purchase a skeleton by itself, or already framed inside a shadowbox frame with glass front.

The back of the shadow box frame has a hook for hanging on the wall. A beautiful glass front protects your specimen from dust. These shadow boxes are 6cm deep.

Measurements: 

  • 10"x10" frame. Dimensions: Width: 31cm. Height: 31cm. Depth: 6cm. Bat Size: Wingspan spread 18 - 22cm.
  • 16"x 16" frame. Dimensions: Width: 42cm. Height: 42cm. Depth: 6cm. Bat Size: Wingspan spread 30- 32 cms. 
  • Skeleton alone - Bat Size: Wingspan spread 30- 32 cms. 

Please note: Some of these pictures have been taken with the glass removed so we can display the skeleton without reflections, your frame will be received with glass.

Bat Specimens & Sourcing

We understand that offering bat skeletons and skulls can raise ethical concerns, and rightfully so. For that reason, we rarely offer these specimens and take great care in sourcing when we do.

We source these exclusively from a single, long-term supplier we have vetted. This individual travels directly to rural regions where bats are sometimes culled in small numbers by local communities as part of traditional, small-scale pest control. Instead of allowing these remains to go to waste, the locals sell them for a small profit, supporting their livelihoods in a sustainable, low-impact way. Our supplier, who collects and sells insects from these areas, purchases these remains. We purchase these bats with the snakes, insects and birds we also stock from him.

No bats we stock are killed in bulk or by cruel means. The only species we carry are common species that are classified as “Least Concern” under conservation guidelines and not CITES listed. Every specimen is treated with the care and respect it deserves.

Because of our strict ethical policy, we very rarely offer bat specimens for sale. We spend a lot of time looking into our sources. We appreciate the comments and emails regarding this issue. I have spoken to my supplier multiple times to find out further information for people who had queries.

I have a lot of trouble understanding the difference between the bats, and the lizards, snakes and birds that we sell from the exact same communities. They are all culled for food or pest control, and we purchase the remains.  But due to the issues around bats, we will decline any future purchases. 

We aim to ship all orders within 24 hours unless they contain a preorder or custom item.

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We ship worldwide. Fully Trackable. Express available.

For our full shipping information, please see here.

We want you to love your new purchase! If for any reason you aren’t happy we make it easy to return your item to us.

We accept most items back for an exchange or store credit up to 30 days after you have received them.

For more information about our returns & exchanges, please see here.

Items marked as 'final sale' are unable to be returned for an exchange or credit.

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We accept returns within 30 days of your order being shipped to you. We are happy to accept most full priced items back for a refund*, store credit or exchange within 30 days of purchase.


  • *Pre-order items (including shoes), items from discounted orders and sale items are not eligible for a refund and can be returned for an exchange or store credit. Only full priced, non discounted orders are eligible for a refund. 
  • Returns must be lodged through our return portal. If you do not select to use a prepaid label through the portal, please include a note that specifies: full name, order number and/or return number.
    Any returns received outside our portal will be processed as a store credit.
  • Items must be in original condition. No tears, marks, scuffs, animal fur, makeup, or cigarette smells. Shoes must be in original boxes with all packaging. Do not ruin shoe boxes by taping labels to them. We reserve the right to charge a box fee in this instance of $10.00. 
  • International orders of shoes can receive a credit or refund. If you wish to exchange please place an order for the new size and then return the original pair of shoes for a refund. If your order was not eligible for a refund, only credit, we will still refund upon receiving your return if you have purchased an alternate size of that item. Simply order the new size, open a return of a credit, and add a note in with your return stating you have reordered with the new order number included.
  • Items must be returned in as new condition fit for resale.
  • Makeup, intimates, some underwear, piercing jewellery, swimwear, herbs, hair dye or beauty products cannot be returned for health and hygiene reasons.
  • Final Sale Items cannot be returned. These items are clearly labelled on the product page in red lettering so you know you are about to grab an amazing bargain, but you will need to choose carefully!
  • If you have a problem with an item we will always work with you to resolve it fairly. Please read the section below "I got my order and something's wrong". When you have a major problem with a product, you have the right to ask for your choice of a replacement, store credit, or refund.

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