Bullsnake Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Since I was out west on business, I made a point to hit some cretaceous ground. I believe I was in the Greenhorn limestone. I don't have much of a trip report, as I spent most of the time on one small spot. I initially stopped there first because I'd been there before and thought I'd pick up some Inoceramus and Ammonite mold pieces. Then I intended on scouting for more cuts. But what kept me there longer than I planned was finding another first for me (X2). I have an in situ shot of the second one I found, because I picked the first one up before I realized what it was. Anyway, here are my first ptychodus teeth! And the little area they were found. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeloiVarden Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Nice pictures. It is amazing what can be hidden in a little patch of rocky dirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Very nice ptychodus teeth! congrats on your first. Bulldozers and dirt Bulldozers and dirt behind the trailer, my desert Them red clay piles are heaven on earth I get my rocks off, bulldozers and dirt Patterson Hood; Drive-By Truckers May 2016 May 2012 Aug 2013, May 2016, Apr 2020 Oct 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Thanks guys, it was well worth the extra miles, bearing the heat, and I couldn't wait to get home just to stare at them for awhile. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Nice haul. I had to spend a day scrambling over vast badlands just to find as many teeth. Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nala Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Very nice ptychodus teeth and site picture,thanks to share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Ditto what they said, Steve! Thanks for the report - nice to hear of someone's firsts! Regards, 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...
Bullsnake Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 (edited) Thanks Missourian, Nala, and Tim! A shout out to Ramo as well. His gracious invitation last year, and tips on what to look for were useful in hunting unfamiliar territory. He and his family are a class act! Unfortunately, I didn't get to hook up with him this time, but I'm sure I will again sometime, and the report will be even better! Edited July 8, 2012 by Bullsnake Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmoceras Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Very nice teeth, congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Thanks, Kosmoceras! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossiladdict Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Yeah, first finds are always the most exciting (well and really cool finds). They look very nice to! Fossils are simply one of the coolest things on earth--discovering them is just marvelous! Makes you all giddy inside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foshunter Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Ptychodus teeth are always a nice find, thanks for sharing--Tom Grow Old Kicking And Screaming !!"Don't Tread On Me" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grokfish Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Well done!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramo Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Love those Greenhorn Ptychodus. They seem to almost always be in perfect condition. One of these days Steve, our schedules will work out and we'll get out there and find some cool stuff. (I might have a new "secret" spot I could take you to next time you are out) Ramo 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...
mommabetts Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Very nice pictures and finds, thank you for sharing with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thank you fossiladdict, Foshunter, grokfish, Ramo( ), and mommabetts! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now