sward Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I found this snapper turtle jaw and rib bone in a creek bed on 05Aug2011. I'm not sure if it's just "old bone", or maybe "partially" fossilized. The size of the bone suggests that it's not recent as it is much larger than any turtle I've found in this area before. As you can tell, the width is approximately 2.75 inches wide. Anybody's thoughts on if this is just another old bone to add to my "bone box" or is this something special? BRGDS, sward DFW, Tx SWardSoutheast Missouri (formerly Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX) USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeloiVarden Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Pretty cool either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ordovician_Odyssey Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yes, it looks like it. Cool peice -Shamus The Ordovician enthusiast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickNC Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I have a snapping turtle skull and yes that is what this appears to be. It is a turtle for sure. Probably not a fossil though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost1066 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yep a turtle jaw. It could be from an alligator snapper (rare) or a large version of the common snapper. Both are secretive and can live in an area for long periods without being seen. Slow moving, stealthy and camouflaged they know how to make a living under the radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrehistoricFlorida Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I agree, snapping turtle, it does not appear to be mineralized. The "rib bone" appears to be an avian scapula. www.PrehistoricFlorida.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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