aplomado Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 For those who can't find on their own- what are some of the coolest budget fossils that you can buy? I came up with some I like: ammonites green river fish imperfect megladon teeth What do you all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 You hit the top three; I also suggest that (depending on your interests) the more common trilobites, Mazon Creek fern nodules, and some of the cool-as-all-get-out trackways are surprising bargains. Nice avatar! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Also consider acquiring matrix to search for fossils ( e.g. insects in Florissant shale) and even microfossil-bearing material. If you can't go out and hunt, you can bring the hunt to you. Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carcharodontosaurus Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Small tyrannosaur tooth fragments, can be found from some sellers for less than 50 dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 For trilobites, you can order shale from U-dig, and have them ship you the shale to split to find your own trilobites. UDIG WEBSITE. More reasonable than flying out there, at leastRegards, Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "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...
tmaier Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Hi aplomado, Why can't you find fossils? Do you already have any fossils? Do you have any area of special interest? Do you have any good books about fossils or paleontology? You don't have to answer any questions, I'm just being nosy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmaier Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 For trilobites, you can order shale from U-dig, and have them ship you the shale to split to find your own trilobites. Wow, I don't buy fossils, but to have the formation shipped to my house DOES sound like something I'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carcharodontosaurus Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Mosasaur teeth as well. They are pretty neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Aplomado, what state are you in? It could be that you live fairly close to some areas that have fossils. There are members on here from every state in the union and beyond. I'm sure any one of them could point you in the right direction. If you are physically unable to hunt on your own, they may know of places you can purchase fossils in your area. There is a members sale and trade section on this forum. We can hook you up with some good stuff. Edited October 1, 2014 by caldigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplomado Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Thanks for the ideas everyone... My avatar is a picture of an Aplomado falcon I took when I was doing falcon re-introduction in Texas years ago... I live in Alabama. I am interested in looking for fossils sometime with my kids, but I have a medical issue that is dragging me down pretty bad right now, I may need to wait until I recover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Did you work on the reintroduction at Laguna Atascosa? Just about 14 years ago, when I was running birding tours, I had a group there (January, I think) and we had two unbanded individuals, perched on a fence, in the scopes for half an hour. Since all released Aplomado Falcons were banded, we surmise that these two were the offspring of a nesting there that went undiscovered (and thus were not banded in the nest). Good job! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplomado Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Auspex, I was working on the El Sauz ranch, which is nearby. However, I was there in about 2002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Siphuncle Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 el sauz = eocene petrified wood. i picked some up there while deer and javelina hunting. btw, "budget" is a relative term. what is your budget? Grüße, Daniel A. Wöhr aus Südtexas "To the motivated go the spoils." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejd Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 For trilobites, you can order shale from U-dig, and have them ship you the shale to split to find your own trilobites. UDIG WEBSITE. More reasonable than flying out there, at least Regards, snarge, why did you have to post that? Now I'm feeling compelled to buy some. Lol, thanks for the link. A fossil hunter needs sharp eyes and a keen search image, a mental template that subconsciously evaluates everything he sees in his search for telltale clues. -Richard E. Leakey http://prehistoricalberta.lefora.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 snarge, why did you have to post that? Now I'm feeling compelled to buy some. Lol, thanks for the link. Haha! I know,... I'm evil. If you do get some, I'd be interested to hear how it turned out. Regards, Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "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...
rejd Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Haha! I know,... I'm evil. If you do get some, I'd be interested to hear how it turned out. Regards, I'm pretty sure I will get some. I will keep you posted when I do. A fossil hunter needs sharp eyes and a keen search image, a mental template that subconsciously evaluates everything he sees in his search for telltale clues. -Richard E. Leakey http://prehistoricalberta.lefora.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplomado Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Oh, I'd say a budget fossil shouldn't be much above $50. I got my miloplosus for $46. Unfortunately, I didn't notice petrified wood on the ranch then... lots of birds, jackrabbits, nilgi, bobcat, coyotes, turkeys, and of course cows. Fun times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Siphuncle Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Nilgai...that's one odd critter that I have some experience with. The Norias Unit on the King Ranch has a bunch of 'em. Grüße, Daniel A. Wöhr aus Südtexas "To the motivated go the spoils." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 nilgi? nilgai? How can I get to be fifty something years old fan of nature and not know what this is.... please do tell, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 nilgi? nilgai? How can I get to be fifty something years old fan of nature and not know what this is.... please do tell, guys. LINK The list of exotic "game species" imported to Texas ranches for sporting purposes is a long one. "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triceratops Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Goodish spinosaurus teeth and hell creek material are good bargains. Also, fossils youve found yourself. The're free! -Lyall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejd Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I just ordered the 40lbs box of shale. Can't wait to get it. A fossil hunter needs sharp eyes and a keen search image, a mental template that subconsciously evaluates everything he sees in his search for telltale clues. -Richard E. Leakey http://prehistoricalberta.lefora.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I just ordered the 40lbs box of shale. Can't wait to get it. Nice! Can't wait to see how you do. Regards, Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "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...
tmaier Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 One of their old web pages also mentions delivery of one ton, for special occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejd Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Hmmm a ton you say! Not sure if I could sneak that one past the wife. Lol A fossil hunter needs sharp eyes and a keen search image, a mental template that subconsciously evaluates everything he sees in his search for telltale clues. -Richard E. Leakey http://prehistoricalberta.lefora.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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