Dracarys Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Hi all, It has been sometime since I added something new to my collection but I just obtained a juvenile Xiphactinus. Discovered by my friend in Kansas many years ago. Both sides were preserved and so it was mounted on a rotatable stand. These are pretty rare nowadays in my opinion. Enjoy! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Awesome! 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...
Misha Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Really nice, how is it fixed into the frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Wow beautiful and it is really interestingly displayed. I think is is fantastic show piece . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramo Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 That is super cool!!! Love the display. Are you certain it isnt a Gillicus? 2 For one species to mourn the death of another is a new thing under the sun. -Aldo Leopold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatinformationist Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Somebody crank up the George Thorogood; that puppy is Bad to the Bone! If I were visiting I'd want to touch it. What prophylaxis do you practice to deter that kind of behavior? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 What an amazing specimen. Congratulations. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracarys Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Misha said: Really nice, how is it fixed into the frame? The tip of the snout has a small amount of paleoputty and then the prepper placed a metal wire through the restored spine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracarys Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Ramo said: That is super cool!!! Love the display. Are you certain it isnt a Gillicus? The person who found it identified it as Xiphac but certainly could be a Gillucus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracarys Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, goatinformationist said: Somebody crank up the George Thorogood; that puppy is Bad to the Bone! If I were visiting I'd want to touch it. What prophylaxis do you practice to deter that kind of behavior? Touching it is fine. I don't take steps to prevent it. I may regret it though... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey P Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Extraordinary specimen. Incredible display. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseth Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Beautiful display. Love it. It looks like it could be a Gillucus however. Awesome piece though. Seth _____________________________________ Seth www.fossilshack.com www.americanfossil.com www.fishdig.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 That is purty dang cool!!! RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplomado Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Wow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarrodB Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Killer Gillucus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiphactinus Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Really cool display. (And agree with the others, definitely a Gillicus) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Cool. 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...
Mioplosus_Lover24 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Sweet!!!! "Life is too complex for me to wrap my mind around, that's why I have fossils and not pets!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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