indominus rex Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I found this fossil recently, I want to know whether I can trust that it's real. Life started in the ocean. And so did my interest in fossils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macrophyseter Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 The only possible red flag I see is that the spine looks like one lump painted like they're separate vertebra, but closer images might be needed to confirm this. Other than the spine, I don't see any red flags. There's also misplaced bones, an upside-down skull (which is not commonly faked), and a scattered tail, all that shows natural displacement. Most fakes would usually try to replicate perfect skeletons, so an partial, scattered one can be a sign of authenticity. If you're a fossil nut from Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Redondo Beach, or Torrance, feel free to shoot me a PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Macrophyseter said: The only possible red flag I see is that the spine looks like one lump painted like they're separate vertebra, but closer images might be needed to confirm this. Other than the spine, I don't see any red flags. The spine is probably fine - they use rotary tools with wire brushes to prepare these fossils, and it is possible for them to go so far with it, they actually can blur the lines between each vertebra. I'd say it looks good - for all of the other reasons mentioned. Regards, 3 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indominus rex Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 Thanks guys, and also here is another photo. I just am always worried about Keichousaurus, you never know which is real and which is fake Life started in the ocean. And so did my interest in fossils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macrophyseter Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 31 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: The spine is probably fine - they use rotary tools with wire brushes to prepare these fossils, and it is possible for them to go so far with it, they actually can blur the lines between each vertebra. Got it, thanks for letting me know! Then I'd guess there's no red flags then. If you're a fossil nut from Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Redondo Beach, or Torrance, feel free to shoot me a PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 It doesn't immediately look fake from these photos. But it's really pretty impossible to tell. These photos are just way too tiny. Proper closeups are needed to give any good indication of wether this is fake or has been altered. And even then it's hard to tell. Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilcrazy Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 It is looking real to me. Just weighing in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelius Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Also weighing in - you're mistaken in thinking that there's loads of keitchosaurus fakes out there. They're all real, with the exception of those laughable painted rocks you see on eBay. Some may be touched up with paint, some may be composites, but basically, they're all "mostly" real. With the aforementioned exception, outright fakery has never been proven as far as I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Id say that the prep isnt too good but looks real to me? RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indominus rex Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Guys this other Keichousaurus I found, I would like to know does it look real? Life started in the ocean. And so did my interest in fossils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Hi I can't say with this one because the picture is very low quality and there is no size reference to the fossil. It looks like a juvenile because the head size to the body but then the feet look very small for a juvenile. To hard to say. If you can get better pictures I think you get better help. welcome to the forum. Cheers Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 @indominus rex post this in its own post and your get more reply. cheers Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelius Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indominus rex Posted December 22, 2017 Author Share Posted December 22, 2017 Thanks for the replies Life started in the ocean. And so did my interest in fossils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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