A mum transformed a dead rat into Gun N' Roses guitarist Slash for her son's birthday present - complete with his trademark hair, top hat and even a cigarette hanging from his lips. Nancy Thompson saved the rodent from becoming a pet shop snake's dinner and instead immortalised him as the iconic rocker from her spare bedroom.
After gutting and stuffing the animal, the mum-of-four dressed him in pint-sized clothing and accessories sourced by Gun N' Roses superfan son Kyle Thompson. Pictures show the rat wearing a white t-shirt and a tiny top hat planted on top of a huge black curly wig and clutching a guitar - all while apparently smoking.
The 53-year-old spent a week carefully styling him, but Nancy is still hunting down some finishing touches, including a mini microphone, before declaring him ready. Since sharing her quirky creation online the gothic pottery and jewellery stall founder, who's only been practising taxidermy for four months, was inundated with comments praising her work.
