Large kangaroo scrotums are in short supply for a souvenir-making taxidermist after the continuing rain drove kangaroos beyond the range of shooters.

Taxidermist John Kreuger said he sold 1000 tanned kangaroo scrotums per week in a range of forms, from bottle openers to key rings.

A shortage of kangaroos due to Brisbane's big wet has had unexpected consequences for a Townsville business. Credit:Gary Warrick

Strife has hit that arm of his Townsville-based business with a shortage of kangaroos and therefore, their scrotums, from his main Brisbane supplier.

"We're having some trouble, especially getting the big ones, because of all the floods you guys have had down there I've been told by the professionals that a lot of the kangaroos have moved further into the desert," he said.