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For those who can't find on their own- what are some of the coolest budget fossils that you can buy? I came up with some I like:

ammonites

green river fish

imperfect megladon teeth

What do you all think?

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You hit the top three; I also suggest that (depending on your interests) the more common trilobites, Mazon Creek fern nodules, and some of the cool-as-all-get-out trackways are surprising bargains.

Nice avatar!

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Also consider acquiring matrix to search for fossils ( e.g. insects in Florissant shale) and even microfossil-bearing material. If you can't go out and hunt, you can bring the hunt to you.

Context is critical.

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For trilobites, you can order shale from U-dig, and have them ship you the shale to split to find your own trilobites. :)

UDIG WEBSITE.

More reasonable than flying out there, at least
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Hi aplomado,

Why can't you find fossils? Do you already have any fossils? Do you have any area of special interest? Do you have any good books about fossils or paleontology?

You don't have to answer any questions, I'm just being nosy. :D

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For trilobites, you can order shale from U-dig, and have them ship you the shale to split to find your own trilobites. :)

Wow, I don't buy fossils, but to have the formation shipped to my house DOES sound like something I'd like. :D

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Aplomado, what state are you in? It could be that you live fairly close to some areas that have fossils. There are members on here from every state in the union and beyond. I'm sure any one of them could point you in the right direction. If you are physically unable to hunt on your own, they may know of places you can purchase fossils in your area. There is a members sale and trade section on this forum. We can hook you up with some good stuff.

 

 

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Thanks for the ideas everyone...

My avatar is a picture of an Aplomado falcon I took when I was doing falcon re-introduction in Texas years ago...

I live in Alabama. I am interested in looking for fossils sometime with my kids, but I have a medical issue that is dragging me down pretty bad right now, I may need to wait until I recover.

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Did you work on the reintroduction at Laguna Atascosa?

Just about 14 years ago, when I was running birding tours, I had a group there (January, I think) and we had two unbanded individuals, perched on a fence, in the scopes for half an hour. Since all released Aplomado Falcons were banded, we surmise that these two were the offspring of a nesting there that went undiscovered (and thus were not banded in the nest).

Good job! :)

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>Paleontology is an evolving science.

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el sauz = eocene petrified wood. i picked some up there while deer and javelina hunting.

btw, "budget" is a relative term. what is your budget?

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For trilobites, you can order shale from U-dig, and have them ship you the shale to split to find your own trilobites. :)

UDIG WEBSITE.

More reasonable than flying out there, at least

Regards,

snarge, why did you have to post that? Now I'm feeling compelled to buy some. Lol, thanks for the link.

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snarge, why did you have to post that? Now I'm feeling compelled to buy some. Lol, thanks for the link.

Haha! I know,... I'm evil. :P

If you do get some, I'd be interested to hear how it turned out. :)

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Haha! I know,... I'm evil. :P

If you do get some, I'd be interested to hear how it turned out. :)

Regards,

I'm pretty sure I will get some. I will keep you posted when I do.

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Oh, I'd say a budget fossil shouldn't be much above $50. I got my miloplosus for $46.

Unfortunately, I didn't notice petrified wood on the ranch then... lots of birds, jackrabbits, nilgi, bobcat, coyotes, turkeys, and of course cows. Fun times.

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Nilgai...that's one odd critter that I have some experience with. The Norias Unit on the King Ranch has a bunch of 'em.

Grüße,

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nilgi? nilgai? How can I get to be fifty something years old fan of nature and not know what this is....

please do tell, guys.

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nilgi? nilgai? How can I get to be fifty something years old fan of nature and not know what this is....

please do tell, guys.

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The list of exotic "game species" imported to Texas ranches for sporting purposes is a long one.

"There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant

“Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley

>Paleontology is an evolving science.

>May your wonders never cease!

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Goodish spinosaurus teeth and hell creek material are good bargains.

Also, fossils youve found yourself. The're free!

-Lyall

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I just ordered the 40lbs box of shale. Can't wait to get it.

Nice!

Can't wait to see how you do.

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Hmmm a ton you say! Not sure if I could sneak that one past the wife. Lol

A fossil hunter needs sharp eyes and a keen search image, a mental template that subconsciously evaluates everything he sees in his search for telltale clues. -Richard E. Leakey

http://prehistoricalberta.lefora.com

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