autographcollector11 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 This was found in the Peace River in Florida. I think it is a snake. If so-can you tell which one? It is about half inch long.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TourmalineGuy Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 That looks like a salamander vertebra. I am not much good beyond that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichW9090 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) Can you post a view of the other end of the vertebrae? You have a view of the cup-shaped end, what does the other end look like? Edited April 22, 2013 by RichW9090 The plural of "anecdote" is not "evidence". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opisthotriton Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Snake vertebrae have a "ball" at one end and "socket" on the other. Salamander vertebrae have "sockets" on both ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichW9090 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Exactly, Opisthotriton. The plural of "anecdote" is not "evidence". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autographcollector11 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 How old could this be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichW9090 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) Let's take it one step at a time, Autographcollector. Can you provide the requested picture of the other end of the vertebra? A photograph of the bottom side would also be helpful. Thanks Rich Edited April 22, 2013 by RichW9090 The plural of "anecdote" is not "evidence". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autographcollector11 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 I'll try.... Until then, It is cupped on both ends. Does that help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichW9090 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Cupped on both ends, so it is a salamander. Probably identifiable to genus or species with a good comparative collection. The plural of "anecdote" is not "evidence". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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