Ginger Island Fossil Collections List and Question Answers – Stardew Valley
Once you’ve rescued Professor Snail from the cave on Ginger Island in Stardew Valley, you’ll unlock his research tent, where you can donate fossils to complete his collection and participate in a trivia mini-game. Completing both activities rewards you with valuable items like Golden Walnuts and the Ostrich Incubator. Use our guide below to locate every fossil for Professor Snail’s collection and ensure you don’t miss any hidden bones!
Professor Snail’s Fossil Collection: Complete Item List
To finish Professor Snail’s fossil collection on Ginger Island, you need to locate and donate fossils from various creatures found around the island. Here’s a full breakdown of each fossil set you need to gather:
Four-Legged Animal Skeleton
- 2x Leg Bone
- Tail Bone
- Skull
- Rib Bone
- Spine Bone
Tip: These bones are often found by digging up artifact spots in the Dig Site or breaking bone nodes in the area.
Snake Skeleton
- 2x Vertebrae
- Snake Tail
Tip: You can find the snake vertebrae in artifact spots on the western side of Ginger Island, while the tail often appears at the Dig Site.
Fossilized Bat
- Location: Break rocks inside the Volcano Dungeon
Tip: The bat fossil is a rare find, so be prepared to break many rocks in the Volcano Dungeon. It helps to bring bombs to speed up the process!
Fossilized Frog
- Location: Cut down Jungle Grass in the island’s Jungle area.
Tip: To increase your chances of finding the frog, use a high-level scythe and cut down all the grass near Leo’s hut.
Once you’ve completed a full fossil set, Professor Snail will reward you with Golden Walnuts. Completing all four fossil collections will earn you the Ostrich Incubator, a useful item for raising ostriches on your farm.
Professor Snail’s Trivia Questions & Answers
Each day, you can answer a trivia question from Professor Snail by interacting with the board on the back wall of his tent. Correct answers will reward you with additional Golden Walnuts. Here are the answers to both of his questions:
- Q: How many Purple Flowers are there on Ginger Island?
A: 22 - Q: How many Purple Starfish can be found on Ginger Island?
A: 18
These two questions provide an easy way to collect two extra Golden Walnuts.
By following this guide, you can efficiently complete Professor Snail’s fossil collection and earn rewards while exploring all that Ginger Island has to offer.
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