FossilNerd Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 10 hours ago, JohnJ said: One of my favorite TFF stories. Thanks for sharing the link John! Great read! 21 hours ago, Xiphactinus said: Seen it before....but my 17 foot Xiphactinus is by far my biggest fossil I never expected to see something like this when I started the thread. Thanks so much for sharing! You have made my week! 1 The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye (The Science Guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdauber Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 This is the largest crab that I've collected. The carapace is 8" x 8.5" and the left cheliped is 22" long measured along the outside edge. Collected from the Upper Cretaceous (Early Maastrichtian/Late Campanian) Ripley Fm. in south-central Alabama. No ID yet. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 14 hours ago, hrguy54 said: I found this Orthocone/cephalopod this summer along side a railroad track near Middletown, OH. Only the one end was sticking out of the ground. Was disappointed that is was broken along it's length. What's that which appears to be wrapped around the middle? Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrguy54 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Of course the "ringed" part is the outer portion of the creature. Just to the left of the "rings" is a collection of other small fossil bits. I'll post a picture. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrguy54 Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 On 12/6/2019 at 10:01 AM, Ludwigia said: What's that which appears to be wrapped around the middle? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy1 Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Hi! I’m new to the forum, but this topic caught my eye. I gave a nice ammonite of which I’ll attempt the attach a picture. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilsonwheels Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 On 12/4/2019 at 10:17 AM, Welsh Wizard said: Iguanodon humerus. 28 inches long. Happy Christmas as well That is an amazing fossil ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilsonwheels Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Officially now our largest fossil, 23” Diplodocus partial pubis bone. It’s really heavy and thick. I love it. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Since I recently recieved a Diplodocus fibula, I thought it to be fun to dig up this thread again! So here is my recently aqcuired restored Diplodocus fibula, found in the Morrison formation in Wyoming, USA (Jurassic, 155 mya) The bone is for 40 % original and measures 68 cm in lenght. 9 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 On 12/4/2019 at 12:13 PM, caldigger said: Hey, that's not Mrs.Claus!!! Santa have you been "elfing" around? Classic caldigger! 2 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Missed this thread somehow? I walked right past this giant concretion knowing full well that I wasnt about to go on the sledge hammer attack, but my 19 year old son had no fear. Turned out to be a purty nice ammo. RB 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Darktooth said: Classic caldigger! Haha nicely spotted Dave. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMert Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Partial woolly rhino humerus 5 My sites & reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelivingdead531 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 On 12/2/2019 at 8:50 PM, jpc said: is it cheating to tell you guys about a 12 foot long Eocene petrified tree I collected if I have no pix? It is now party of the yard decor which under a foot of snow. The most interesting part of it was that the portions that was on the surface was orange-ish in color while the stuff I dug out of the rock was dark brown to black. True, that is not interesting, but dig this... the freshly dug pieces turned to orange-ish within two weeks of sitting in my yard. Yes, less than two weeks. Now that we have no snow, are you able to get a picture of it? I’m interested to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 It is a bit of a disappointment as I have scattered it about and even given some away. But here is some of it around the crabapple tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelivingdead531 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 45 minutes ago, jpc said: It is a bit of a disappointment as I have scattered it about and even given some away. But here is some of it around the crabapple tree. Not a disappointment at all, it’s still really neat! Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 8 hours ago, Darktooth said: Classic caldigger! I’m glad you pointed this one out Dave! I got a good chuckle, and you are right, classic Caldigger. The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye (The Science Guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicnfossils Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Here’s my largest fossils at the moment. Plesiosaur vert, hadrosaur scapula and a partial hadrosaur vert. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 9 hours ago, RJB said: Missed this thread somehow? I walked right past this giant concretion knowing full well that I wasnt about to go on the sledge hammer attack, but my 19 year old son had no fear. Turned out to be a purty nice ammo. RB That’s a big un Ron! I see why you left the sledge work for the 19 year old! A real back breaker! The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye (The Science Guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 On 12/6/2019 at 10:40 PM, dirtdauber said: This is the largest crab that I've collected. The carapace is 8" x 8.5" and the left cheliped is 22" long measured along the outside edge. Collected from the Upper Cretaceous (Early Maastrichtian/Late Campanian) Ripley Fm. in south-central Alabama. No ID yet. This is the most impressive fossil crab I've ever seen! And I've seen plenty of those that are prepped so well that the crabs look alive! Looking forward to meeting my fellow Singaporean collectors! Do PM me if you are a Singaporean, or an overseas fossil-collector coming here for a holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Long-snout crocodile Maomingosuchus petrolica 37.2 - 33.9 mya | late Eocene ? Youganwo/Youkanwo Formation Maoming, Guangdong Province My favorite croc fossil in all of my collection 10 Looking forward to meeting my fellow Singaporean collectors! Do PM me if you are a Singaporean, or an overseas fossil-collector coming here for a holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 hours ago, -Andy- said: Long-snout crocodile That is a real stunner, what a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FF7_Yuffie Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 hours ago, -Andy- said: Long-snout crocodile Maomingosuchus petrolica 37.2 - 33.9 mya | late Eocene ? Youganwo/Youkanwo Formation Maoming, Guangdong Province My favorite croc fossil in all of my collection Wow! Thats an amazing croc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamptonsDoc Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Here’s my 64 inch Sauropod femur in my living room! Found on private land in Colorado (not by me), likely Camarasaur. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMert Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 That thing can break the floor My sites & reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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