ziggycardon Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Hello, I am ziggycardon! I am currently 23 years old and I'm from Belgium. Ever scince I was a small child, I've had a great interest in dinosaurs, animals and pretty much everything that has to do with nature and natural history! On a professional level I also work with animals as I am head of terrarium & aquarium in 3 different pet stores, but in my spare time I also keep and breed many reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates & exotix fish (although, I am tyring to take it a few steps back privately), and another thing I do in my spare time is to visit school with my collection of reptiles and other exotic animals (including some living fossils) as well as a whole load of other educational natural history material and ofcourse with fossils. One of my biggest interest in evolution and that's where my passion for the paleontology and zoology really meet! I bought my first fossil at the age of 12, but I've started collecting fossils as a hobby in late 2015 and I have build a small collection ever since. Unfortunatly I have never in my life found a fossil myself, something I really have to start doing as I find the entire process fascinating, but I am sure this forum might give me the push I need to get started! This week I started working on my first specialized fossil room which I hope to have finished in november this year. Hope to house most of my fossils there as well as some museum quality replica's and do some themed displays like a Kemkem display with a life sized spinosaurus skull replica and lot's of kemkem fossils, a ice age display, a eocene display, a marine reptile display and so on... Something I also wanted to mention, the reason I've found this forum is due to the fact that I had a 1,06 meter long lower jaw of a Prognathodon delivered today and the seller of the fossil who brought me the fossil told me about the forum after I told him about the upcoming fossil room and that I might get in contact here with people should I ever want a certain fossil that might be hard to uptain. Is there anything more to say about me? Well I've the most wonderfull girlfriend I can imagine who shares an interest in paleontology but not in the same passion as I do. I really love to visit musea and I love to travel. And besides fossils and animals my other hobbies & interests are centered about movies and television as I am in particular a huge fan of everything Middle Earth, Game of Thrones & Pirates of the Caribbean, collecting lot's of collectables from these franchises and met quite a lot of the actors who play in them! Including Sam Neill who we probably all now best as dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park! Here are some photo's of my fossil collection, my animals and my photo with Sam Neill. First of all, this is me proudly posing with an ammonite! My newly arrived prognathodon jaw My display cases: afbeeldinegn upload images afbeeldingne upload pictures img foto The things that I don't have room for to display yet... A few of my special pets My photo with Sam Neill A.K.A. dr. Alan Grant If you have any questions regarding my photo's or my collection or what I do or about anything, feel free to ask! 6 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigantoraptor Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 From one Belgian collector to the other: Welcome to the forum. You have a very nice collection. Do you go to fossil fairs in Belgium also? Are the claws real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, gigantoraptor said: From one Belgian collector to the other: Welcome to the forum. You have a very nice collection. Do you go to fossil fairs in Belgium also? Are the claws real? Thank you! Great to see I am not the only belgian person here! Yes I intent to go to Paleotime in november, been the first time last year and I loved it, so I'll be there next edition as well! No the claws are museum quality replica's made by the very talented paleoartist John Mac from The Prehistoric Store. Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macrophyseter Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Wow! That collection is killer! Welcome to the forum from California! If you're a fossil nut from Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Redondo Beach, or Torrance, feel free to shoot me a PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 10 minutes ago, Macrophyseter said: Wow! That collection is killer! Welcome to the forum from California! Thank you! Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Some very nice pieces there! A very warm welcome to TFF from Morocco! And love the pets, the frilled lizard in particular! Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Welcome from Germany. Nice collection! Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Welcome to the Forum. Looks like quite the collection. Very nice. 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...
ziggycardon Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 20 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Some very nice pieces there! A very warm welcome to TFF from Morocco! And love the pets, the frilled lizard in particular! Thank you! Yeah, my frilled lizard is my favorite too, especially when he puts on a show like in the picture! 11 minutes ago, Ludwigia said: Welcome from Germany. Nice collection! Thank you! Just now, Fossildude19 said: Welcome to the Forum. Looks like quite the collection. Very nice. Regards, Thank you, and the collection is still growing Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Plans to have a dedicated fossil room, something many of us would love to be able to have instead of taking over every bit of living spaces of the house. Really nice collection. Since you are so young, you have lots of time to increase said collection. Perhaps some of the other Belgian members will come out of the shadows and invite you to go collecting some fossils in the field. P.S. are you sure that was Sam Neil? I heard he wasn't available for the film's so they used an animotronic facsimile for all his parts. . Just kidding, must have been pretty cool to meet him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 39 minutes ago, Gizmo said: Welcome aboard! Thank you! 35 minutes ago, caldigger said: Plans to have a dedicated fossil room, something many of us would love to be able to have instead of taking over every bit of living spaces of the house. Really nice collection. Since you are so young, you have lots of time to increase said collection. Perhaps some of the other Belgian members will come out of the shadows and invite you to go collecting some fossils in the field. P.S. are you sure that was Sam Neil? I heard he wasn't available for the film's so they used an animotronic facsimile for all his parts. . Just kidding, must have been pretty cool to meet him. Haha yes, but all my movie props have already taken up every inch of room throughout my living spaces, so the fossils deserve just like my animals to have a special room And yeah I have quite big plans for the room, one of the next thing I probably will safe money for is a life size spinosaurus skull replica and sail spine replica, and I hope to get my hands on a genuine Keichousaurus hui and Eurypterus fossil. I currently still drawing the plans for the room, but I'll probably leave some space for a life sized Tyrannosaurus rex skull replica and a velociraptor & psittacosaurus skeleton replica's. And yes, it was very cool meeting Sam Neill! It was during London Film & Comic Con less than 2 months ago, he was a very friendly and charming man who was very nice towards all his fans. Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicParkCarnotaurus Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Welcome, and incredible collection. Must have been so cool to meet Dr. Grant, er mean Sam Neil. Also a huge fan of the franchise. Hopefully someday you will get the chance to find some collection-worthy fossils of your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) 22 minutes ago, JurassicParkCarnotaurus said: Welcome, and incredible collection. Must have been so cool to meet Dr. Grant, er mean Sam Neil. Also a huge fan of the franchise. Hopefully someday you will get the chance to find some collection-worthy fossils of your own. Thank you! Yes, he really was great! A very friendly and very charming man who really took his time for his fans. I hope so too! Really should take the time to go searching, I live in a limestone area the dates back 80 - 65 million years ago, the first ever mosasaurs where found in Maastricht, only a 35 minute drive away from me! So I could start with the limestone formations only 3 km away from my home, never really heard of people to go look there for fossils so who knows what can be found there! Edited September 8, 2018 by ziggycardon spelling error Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicParkCarnotaurus Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 15 minutes ago, ziggycardon said: I hope so too! Really should take the time to go searching, I live in a limestone area the dates back 80 - 65 million years ago, the first ever mosasaurs where found in Maastricht, only a 35 minute drive away from me! So I could start with the limestone formations only 3 km away from my home, never really heard of people to go look there for fossils so who knows what can be found there! Best of luck when you go! I would love to see the fossils you find there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 9 hours ago, JurassicParkCarnotaurus said: Best of luck when you go! I would love to see the fossils you find there. Thanx, if I do, I'll definiatly show them here! Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan 1000 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Awesome collection! Welcome from Melbourne, Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 45 minutes ago, DanKurek said: Awesome collection! Welcome from Melbourne, Australia Thank you very much! Can I just say that I love the diversity on the forum! This is the first ever international forum the really gives me good vibes! I am very happy I signed up! 1 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Ammonite Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 6 minutes ago, ziggycardon said: Thank you very much! Can I just say that I love the diversity on the forum! This is the first ever international forum the really gives me good vibes! I am very happy I signed up! Welcome to the Forum. We owe a large debt of gratitude to our wonderful administrators and moderators who keep everyone in line and keep everything organized. Our other members keep an eye on things too, reporting to administrators and moderators when needed. We take great pride in The Fossil Forum. My goal is to leave no stone or fossil unturned. See my Arizona Paleontology Guide link The best single resource for Arizona paleontology anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 Just now, DPS Ammonite said: Welcome to the Forum. We owe a large debt of gratitude to our wonderful administrators and moderators who keep everyone in line and keep everything organized. Our other members keep an eye on things too, reporting to administrators and moderators when needed. We take great pride in The Fossil Forum. And you should be proud indeed! Most other international fora (and ofter smaller national ones as well) are filled with internet trolls, dominant know-it-alls, and with people who just love to cause fights and all. But from everything I've seen and read so far, everyone is very respectful, friendly and helpfull! Really love this forum so far, the admins really are doing an awesome job! Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Siphuncle Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Nice intro. Welcome and thanks for sharing. Grüße, Daniel A. Wöhr aus Südtexas "To the motivated go the spoils." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Uncle Siphuncle said: Nice intro. Welcome and thanks for sharing. Thank you, I love sharing my collection with the world! Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abyssunder Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Welcome from Romania ! Nice collection have you there! " We are not separate and independent entities, but like links in a chain, and we could not by any means be what we are without those who went before us and showed us the way. " Thomas Mann My Library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 1 hour ago, abyssunder said: Welcome from Romania ! Nice collection have you there! Thank you very much! Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost Human Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Hello and welcome from sunny Florida! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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