mburkett Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I thought I’d post some of my favorite claws from my collection. I’m curious what people think about my ID on one of them and I have no idea what the last one is. ID help with that one would be great! (All measurements are straight line) Spinosaurus hand claw 4 1/2” Kem Kem Beds, Morocco Repairs, but I see no restoration Acheroraptor Temerytorum foot walking claw 1 7/8” Hell Creek Carter County, Montana No repair or restoration (at first). However, the tip broke off during molding and it was lost. 1/16” restoration done to the tip now Two Acheroraptor killing claws. The larger one is 3 1/8” and the smaller is 1 9/16” Hell Creek Powder River County, Montana Large claw has restoration to the top 1/4” of the articulation end and 3/4” to the tip Smaller claw has restoration on 5/8” of the tip Same claw as above, with size perspective Other side... Acheroraptor Temertyorum digit I hallux claw 7/8” Hell Creek Slope County, North Dakota No repair or restoration Acheroraptor Temertyorum hand claw 1 1/4” Hell Creek Powder River County, Montana Restoration to 1/2” of the tip I originally thought this this was a Pachycephalosaurus claw, but Troodon’s posting on TFF makes me now believe it’s Thescelosaurus Hell Creek Powder River County, Montana No repair or restoration Side view.. Troodontid walking foot claw 1 1/16” Hell Creek Wibeaux County, Montana Looks like restoration to 1/4” of the tip Possible Microraptorine hand claw 5/8” Hell Creek Carter County, Montana Small amount of restoration to the top of the articulating end and 1/8” of the tip Same claw... Microraptorine killing claw. Related to Hesperonychus sp. 7/8” Hell Creek South Dakota Restoration to 3/16” of the tip Same claw for size comparison... Curious what people think of this one.. I believe it to be a Troodontid killing claw 3/4” Two Medicine Formation Unfortunately, no locality info on it Looks like the tip was glued back on, but no restoration Other side... Now I have no clue what this could be and I’d love some help. I bought it as a new collector awhile ago with very little knowledge. It was sold as a baby Anzu foot claw and the seller said Black Hills Museum ID’d it. I think it’s actually mammalian. Any thoughts? Size comparison Articulating end (sorry for the poor pics) 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I can see why these are your favorite claws amazing specimens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 46 minutes ago, mburkett said: Acheroraptor Temerytorum foot walking claw 1 7/8” Hell Creek Carter County, Montana No repair or restoration (at first). However, the tip broke off during molding and it was lost. 1/16” restoration done to the tip now What do you mean " broke off during molding"? Were you making copies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburkett Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 44 minutes ago, caldigger said: What do you mean " broke off during molding"? Were you making copies? I lent it to an institution to mold. During that process, it was knocked off the table and the tip broke and was subsequently lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburkett Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 48 minutes ago, Runner64 said: I can see why these are your favorite claws amazing specimens. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, mburkett said: I lent it to an institution to mold. During that process, it was knocked off the table and the tip broke and was subsequently lost Charming! Lovely collection. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyb135 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 3 hours ago, mburkett said: I thought I’d post some of my favorite claws from my collection. I’m curious what people think about my ID on one of them and I have no idea what the last one is. ID help with that one would be great! (All measurements are straight line) Spinosaurus hand claw 4 1/2” Kem Kem Beds, Morocco Repairs, but I see no restoration Acheroraptor Temerytorum foot walking claw 1 7/8” Hell Creek Carter County, Montana No repair or restoration (at first). However, the tip broke off during molding and it was lost. 1/16” restoration done to the tip now Two Acheroraptor killing claws. The larger one is 3 1/8” and the smaller is 1 9/16” Hell Creek Powder River County, Montana Large claw has restoration to the top 1/4” of the articulation end and 3/4” to the tip Smaller claw has restoration on 5/8” of the tip Same claw as above, with size perspective Other side... Acheroraptor Temertyorum digit I hallux claw 7/8” Hell Creek Slope County, North Dakota No repair or restoration Acheroraptor Temertyorum hand claw 1 1/4” Hell Creek Powder River County, Montana Restoration to 1/2” of the tip I originally thought this this was a Pachycephalosaurus claw, but Troodon’s posting on TFF makes me now believe it’s Thescelosaurus Hell Creek Powder River County, Montana No repair or restoration Side view.. Troodontid walking foot claw 1 1/16” Hell Creek Wibeaux County, Montana Looks like restoration to 1/4” of the tip Possible Microraptorine hand claw 5/8” Hell Creek Carter County, Montana Small amount of restoration to the top of the articulating end and 1/8” of the tip Same claw... Microraptorine killing claw. Related to Hesperonychus sp. 7/8” Hell Creek South Dakota Restoration to 3/16” of the tip Same claw for size comparison... Curious what people think of this one.. I believe it to be a Troodontid killing claw 3/4” Two Medicine Formation Unfortunately, no locality info on it Looks like the tip was glued back on, but no restoration Other side... Now I have no clue what this could be and I’d love some help. I bought it as a new collector awhile ago with very little knowledge. It was sold as a baby Anzu foot claw and the seller said Black Hills Museum ID’d it. I think it’s actually mammalian. Any thoughts? Size comparison Articulating end (sorry for the poor pics) Great collection! I love the killing claws 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyb135 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Do you just collect claws or do you collect teeth too? If you have teeth I’d love to see your collection 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woopaul5 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Amazing collection! Hopefully one day i’ll Be able to get a raptor killing claw. They looks really cool! Thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Your claws are amazing! As to your questions, no one knows more about claws than @hxmendoza 1 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 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Super collection of claws and thanks for sharing them always like to see them. To address some of your questions and my thoughts 8 hours ago, mburkett said: I thought I’d post some of my favorite claws from my collection. I’m curious what people think about my ID on one of them and I have no idea what the last one is. ID help with that one would be great! (All measurements are straight line) Spinosaurus hand claw We do not know what species of Spinosaurid this claw comes from and there is not even agreement how many there in that fauna and what taxons are valid.. Best described as Spinosaurid indet. 8 hours ago, mburkett said: Acheroraptor Temerytorum foot walking claw 1 7/8” Hell Creek Carter County, Montana No repair or restoration (at first). However, the tip broke off during molding and it was lost. 1/16” restoration done to the tip now This looks like an Anzu wyliei foot claw would like to see a photo of the ventral side 8 hours ago, mburkett said: Two Acheroraptor killing claws. The larger one is 3 1/8” and the smaller is 1 9/16” Hell Creek Beautiful claws but we have no idea who belongs to these Dromaeosaurid foot claws and it may be Acherorapter since its the only small Dromaeosaurid described, to-date but its still an open mystery. The only sketal remains found with the Holotype of Acherorapter was an upper and lower jaw. So all foot snd hand claws are still a mystery. 8 hours ago, mburkett said: 8 hours ago, mburkett said: Acheroraptor Temertyorum digit I hallux claw 7/8” This could be a Troodontid foot claw 8 hours ago, mburkett said: Acheroraptor Temertyorum hand claw 1 1/4” Again same comment above its a Dromaeosaurid indet hand claw 8 hours ago, mburkett said: I originally thought this this was a Pachycephalosaurus claw, but Troodon’s posting on TFF makes me now believe it’s Thescelosaurus Correct this is a Thescelosaurus claw. For years most sellers called this pachy. 8 hours ago, mburkett said: Troodontid walking foot claw 1 1/16” Hell Creek Wibeaux County, Montana Looks like restoration to 1/4” of the tip Not sure can you post picture of the ventral and other side could be Anzu. 8 hours ago, mburkett said: Curious what people think of this one.. I believe it to be a Troodontid killing claw 3/4” Two Medicine Formation Yep, Looks like a Troodontid Digit II claw 8 hours ago, mburkett said: Now I have no clue what this could be and I’d love some help. I bought it as a new collector awhile ago with very little knowledge. It was sold as a baby Anzu foot claw and the seller said Black Hills Museum ID’d it. I think it’s actually mammalian. Any thoughts? Claw is too dark to see detail, can you provide better lit ones of both sides and closer if possible. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfossilcollector Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Fascinating and spectacular collection! Thank you for posting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicParkCarnotaurus Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Absolutely amazing collection! Thanks for sharing! Also, like pualyb135 I’d love to see your tooth collection if you have one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburkett Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Thank you for the kind comments, everyone! Troodon, I’ll make sure to post more/better pics of the claws you commented on and thank you very much for your insight! Hxmendoza ID’d the dromaeosaur walking claw and hallux, but I’m always willing to hear what others think. Paulyb135, I collect teeth as well. I have a fairly extensive collection of them, including deinonychus, dromaeosaurus, Acheroraptor, dakotaraptor, Rex, etc. I’ll make sure to post some of my favorite soon, but I have twin 3-year old boys who keep me busy, haha. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, mburkett said: dromaeosaur walking claw and hallux, It could be can you post brighter pictures of bith sides but again one cannot say Acheroraptor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyb135 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, mburkett said: Thank you for the kind comments, everyone! Troodon, I’ll make sure to post more/better pics of the claws you commented on and thank you very much for your insight! Hxmendoza ID’d the dromaeosaur walking claw and hallux, but I’m always willing to hear what others think. Paulyb135, I collect teeth as well. I have a fairly extensive collection of them, including deinonychus, dromaeosaurus, Acheroraptor, dakotaraptor, Rex, etc. I’ll make sure to post some of my favorite soon, but I have twin 3-year old boys who keep me busy, haha. Perfect! I know I’m not the only one who would love to see your teeth collection when your twins aren’t causing mischief! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburkett Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Troodon said: It could be can you post brighter pictures of bith sides but again one cannot say Acheroraptor That’s a good point. I called them Acheroraptor because they aren’t Dakotaraptor (the only other described HC dromaeosaur), but since no claws have been positively assigned to Acheroraptor, no one can really know. So Dromaeosauridae sp. indet. would be more appropriate? Here’s some better photos of the claws you wanted to see: Curious of your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburkett Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, paulyb135 said: Perfect! I know I’m not the only one who would love to see your teeth collection when your twins aren’t causing mischief! I'll make sure to add them soon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimin013 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Nice collection of claws! Would like to see more from your fossil collection so cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilsonwheels Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Awesome claws !! You have a fantastic collection and good luck with those twins mine are Irish twins (11 months 22 days apart) lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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