RE: looking to build a base and habitat
Habitat (dirt,mud,etc.) can be made with a mixture of several materials such as paper mache mixed with dry pigment paints, or school glue mixed with sand or similiar fillers for the desired look. plaster of paris is also good mixed with sand and dry powder paint then brushed on for desired finish, almos all of the taxidermy supply companies carry a line of premade dirt and habitat material, any questions email me.
David