decomposition timeline by https://padlet.com/saibey50/hjxoh3en6e30fba2 en-us 2022-11-07 15:53:11 UTC 2025-11-06 18:20:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Fresh stage (1-2 days) saibey50 https://padlet.com/saibey50/hjxoh3en6e30fba2/wish/2373355234 The stage begins right after death. The heart stops beating so changes start to occur.]]> 2022-11-07 15:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/saibey50/hjxoh3en6e30fba2/wish/2373355234 Bloated stage (2-6 days) saibey50 https://padlet.com/saibey50/hjxoh3en6e30fba2/wish/2373363957 This stage includes actual visible signs of decay. The skin may also go through a color change and at this point a odor may be noticable.]]> 2022-11-07 16:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/saibey50/hjxoh3en6e30fba2/wish/2373363957 Decay stage (5-11 days) saibey50 https://padlet.com/saibey50/hjxoh3en6e30fba2/wish/2373371498 In this stage internal gases are released and odors began to be very noticeable. A range of insects will start to be attracted.]]> 2022-11-07 16:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/saibey50/hjxoh3en6e30fba2/wish/2373371498 Post-Decay stage (10-24 days) saibey50 https://padlet.com/saibey50/hjxoh3en6e30fba2/wish/2373387386 At this stage flesh has been torn from the skeleton. Also the strong odors will start to subside]]> 2022-11-07 16:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/saibey50/hjxoh3en6e30fba2/wish/2373387386 Dry stage (24+ days) saibey50 https://padlet.com/saibey50/hjxoh3en6e30fba2/wish/2373394276 At this point the remains are just bones and some dried skin. At this point there are no odors. ]]> 2022-11-07 16:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/saibey50/hjxoh3en6e30fba2/wish/2373394276 After final stage saibey50 https://padlet.com/saibey50/hjxoh3en6e30fba2/wish/2380366176 At this point the body is going into mummification. The skin can turn leather like. Odors are completely gone. Mummification occurs in warm and acid conditions ]]> 2022-11-11 15:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/saibey50/hjxoh3en6e30fba2/wish/2380366176 Factors that affect decompisition saibey50 https://padlet.com/saibey50/hjxoh3en6e30fba2/wish/2380379694 1. Temperature 
Warm temperatures can accelerate the process and cold temperatures can slow it down or even stop it all together 
2. Environment 
A dry and windy environment can result in mummification.
3. Amount of protection
A protected body can limit insect activity
4. Exposed
If body is left exposed it can attract scavengers and even affect the rate of decomposition 
5. Burned
If body was burned skin and tissue can be dried fire could also cause injuries to expose the body further.]]> 2022-11-11 16:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/saibey50/hjxoh3en6e30fba2/wish/2380379694