The_bro87 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I think this is a Rex tooth because it has a thick base and the tooth is wide, but I’m not expert and was hoping someone could reaffirm for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The_bro87 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) It’s about an inch long by the way, from Hell creek Edited September 23, 2019 by The_bro87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Hueso Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 What makes you think it's a rex tooth? Does it have any enamel on it? It doesn't seem like it from the photos but I could be wrong. Rex teeth also have serrations which I don't see present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_bro87 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) I think it’s just really worn I have a different picture of the back side of the tooth which has serrations. And for the enamel I think it’s been worn off a lot. I don’t really care about the condition I just want a rex tooth lol Edited September 23, 2019 by The_bro87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_bro87 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 If more pictures would be helpful I have them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahnmut Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 More pictures could indeed be helpful. Cheers, J Try to learn something about everything and everything about something Thomas Henry Huxley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilsonwheels Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Ive seen this one. It does have some serrations and I think the enamel damage is from roots. I have a JRF Tyrannosaur tooth with root etching that looks similar though not nearly as severe as this. I am pretty sure @Troodon has done a Rex/Nano ID post. I would recommend checking that out. Check out the shape of the base. That may help you. Posting some additional pictures would help as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_bro87 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Thank you very much for your help. I’ve taken a look at troodon’s post before, which is actually why I thought this was a rex tooth. Hopefully I’m right, but I wanted to make sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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El_Hueso Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Okay you got me there. These are MUCH better photos and I do agree with you that this is possibly a tooth. The serrations are reminiscent of a rex but this is not an area that I am very knowledgeable in. I'm excited to hear the thoughts of some of our other members. Cool find regardless of what it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_bro87 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Well I just bought it... I’ll take a closer look at it when it arrives but I’m pretty confident. Thank you all for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Looks like T rex if it's from the Hell Creek. Do you have a State and County where it was found to support the find in the HC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_bro87 Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 Unfortunately it just says the Heel Creek formation of the American West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_bro87 Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 Also, I know it’s missing the tip (obviously), but does it look like any is missing of the other end towards the base? I’m guessing at least a little, but does anyone have an idea of how much there could be missing from the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Locality is very important in identification of a tooth since a number of tyrannosaurids are present in North America. Difficult to say how much is missing guess not much from the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_bro87 Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 I’ll try and contact the seller to see what the locality is. But regardless I really do appreciate all the help with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 I've hidden comments about seller activities. Please keep public commentary focused on the specimen. Use PM for any other discussion. Thanks. 1 The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_bro87 Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 The tooth just arrived today and I couldn’t be happier with it. Overall I’m very excited about this tooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 That is good to here . I hope you make a nice display with it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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