Patrick K. Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Hi all! Talk about pure luck, on my second trip to pit 11 ever, I found this crawfish(?)! It was in 3 pieces and I was lucky enough to find all 3. Needless to say I super excited…I’d have to guess it’s pretty a rare find. It cleaned up really well after a few 25% vinegar baths and the slightest brushing with a very soft artist paint brush. When it split at some point, part of the top didn’t separate with it, it was covering the tail which I reallllllly wanted to see . I noticed a small crevice on the side of the concretion and figured I might be able to get the imperfect separation to pop off. After a few partial freeze/thaws, that part popped off so I have full exposure of the body! I’d love an ID on this if anyone can help. Thanks in advance! Patrick 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Mamayocaris jaskoskii -- congratulations on a rare find! 3 1 Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilhunter21 Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Congrats on an awesome find! Cheers and Shalom, -Micah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Very nice! Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanosaurus Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Very lovely!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Great find! quite a beautiful little crustacean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Mud Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Wow! That’s a beauty. Well done on the prep. Glad the freeze thaw worked out. It was worth the effort! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFossils Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Gorgeous Specimen! Congratulations on a wonderful rare find. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Stunning find congratulations. I bet they don’t come much better than this. Cheers Bobby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doushantuo Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) very nice pygocephalomorph peracarid!!!!! edit: spelling correction Edited April 2, 2023 by doushantuo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdp Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Fantastic decapod! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick K. Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 16 hours ago, Mark Kmiecik said: Mamayocaris jaskoskii -- congratulations on a rare find! Awesome, thanks Mark! 11 hours ago, Doctor Mud said: Wow! That’s a beauty. Well done on the prep. Glad the freeze thaw worked out. It was worth the effort! Thanks Doc! I’ve read a bunch of threads on here about fossil prep and have learned a ton. Thanks for the kind words everyone! With only a few small plants and a bunch of Essexella in my collection I think I’ll have to have to temper my expectations for each trip out. Headed there today with my 16 year old daughter today - maybe a perfect Tully is in the future today?!? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Patrick K. said: I’ll have to have to temper my expectations for each trip out. Those who work the hardest seem to have the best luck! It's all proportional to the time you put in. (Except in my case ) 1 Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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