Troodon Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 There are two Tyrannosaurs described in the Hell Creek & Lance Formations, Tyrannosaurus rex and Nanotyrannus lancensis. Teeth from these animals are the number one sought after and coveted item by collectors. I don't understand all the hoopla and prices they command since my friends who I collect with know that I'm not a tooth person and prefer bones and claws. However I've been fortunate to find and acquire a few teeth and will post a several of my nicer ones. My two most favorite T-rex teeth are my biggest and smallest: The Baby (one of the rarest teeth around) is 1 1/8" and when I showed it to Bob Bakkar and Pete Larson they flipped and never had seen a Rex tooth so small and confirmed it was one. Collected from Garfield County, MT. My big Trex one is a rooted Premaxillary tooth at 6". One can see the replacement tooth hole at the bottom of the root T-rex teeth are big and my biggest crown, no root still on the matrix is this 4 5/8" monster. If your are interested none of these teeth have any work done to them. Minor crackfill to the root of the 6" tooth. Serrations are in pretty good shape. . 10 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Here is a very nice tooth from the Lance Fm. The quarry I was in had a about a 2" hardcap before you get to the layer. I force up a one foot slab and look at was underneath it. Just picked it up and Attached field photo. Nice tooth a bit smaller. Another tooth with glass enamel finish. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Nice juvie crown at 5/8" Monster Premaxillary crown Everyone who I showed this tooth believe it was digested? (Edit from photo) Although it looks like a premax tooth its a Dentary tooth position #1 Nice rooted tooth Odd rooted tooth Not uncommon with tyrannosaur teeth a Y carina on the anterior side. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) Now lets move to the more important elements Bones Well not totally here is a partial jaw fragment with a tooth in it. A metatarsal with a field image A caudal vertebra Edited September 7, 2015 by Troodon 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) Nice toe bone with photo showing its location on the foot. The color difference is that portion that was exposed to the sunlight. A bone from Digit I (Dew Claw digit) Hand bones are super difficult to find or acquire. Lucked out on this one. Edited September 7, 2015 by Troodon 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) Now will focus on Nannotyrannus start off with a replica of Jane at the Black Hills Institute My favorite item is a Maxilla with two teeth in it. One of the best preserved I've seen, wish it had more teeth. Here are a few teeth: Edited September 7, 2015 by Troodon 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 These premaxillary teeth are small but because they do not have serrations they are Tyrannosaurid. Most likely Nano but could be Rex. Few other teeth, largest in photo on right 1 1/2" The Foot Claws are identified as Tyrannosaurs however they most likely belong to Nanotyrannus A comparison of a Dew (Digit I) and other claws Most likely Nanotyrannus 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Same with as Rex, Nano hand bones are very difficult to find or acquire. Here are two of my favorites and image to show you the location of the carpal from the Dueling Dinosaur Hand. I also attached a photo of an adult T-rex hand claw. Quite a difference same species?? Beautiful carpal A Digit I (Dew Claw) metatarsal I'm not sure if this is Nano or not but its big and I'm not sure what else it might fit 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Nano Metatarsal at 19" Caudal Vertebra A great publication if your interested in seeing the great illustrations of all T Rex bones. You can pick it up online at the SVP site Brochu, C. A. 2002. Osteology of Tyrannosaurus rex: Insights from a nearly complete skeleton and high-resolution computed tomographic analysis of the skull. Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Memoir 7: 1-138; supplement to Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 22(2) Other Jurassic Park Collections: Triceratops http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/57352-my-jurassic-park-triceratops/ Allosaurus http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/57284-my-jurassic-park-allosaurus/ KemKem Claws http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/57318-my-jurassic-park-theropod-claws-from-the-kem-kem/ Anzu W. http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/57267-my-jurassic-park/ 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Nice! You have an impressive collection! Can't wait to see what else you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleoWilliam Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Nice collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPlainPetrified Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Yes, very impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggieCie Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Wonderful presentation, and wonderful collection. All of your presentations are too good to describe with words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 No words need to be said for your T-Rex; your collection is the dream of any dinosaur lover. As for Nano, those are easily the best Nano teeth I've ever saw. Man, if you ever decide to sell any of your fossils one day, please do PM me! 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...
Troodon Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Thanks guys really appreciate your comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Man, if you ever decide to sell any of your fossils one day, please do PM me! If that day ever happens will give you a shout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isurus90064 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Hey Troodon, Did not see this thread till now. I have to say, that is one beautiful dino collection, well organized, great quality, great photography (including fantastic context photos) .. post like these add so much to this forum. Thank you!! 1 Fossil shark teeth from all over: http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/2380-extraordinary-common-teeth/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Well thank you, just following in the footsteps of posts like yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Giving this post a bump because everyone deserves to see it again 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...
sandgroper Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Wow, what a fantastic collection! You have some amazing pieces there mate, thanks for taking the time to show us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vieira Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Fantastic collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koss1959 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I've always dreamed of having a collection of premium Rex teeth. It's a bit cliché, but it's a Tyrannosaurus rex dammit haha! Etsy shop for Dinosaur Art: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/IzzyBeeCreates?ref=seller-platform-mcnav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 I've always dreamed of having a collection of premium Rex teeth. It's a bit cliché, but it's a Tyrannosaurus rex dammit haha! Oh so true why Rex teeth prices are so high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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