Big Crocodillian

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Found this little fella a while back.. Had to have been over 10 feet when he was crawling around. And yes, its a bear to cut! And no, I'm not sure if its crocodile or alligator, I got it from a taxidermist that had it for years and forgotten its origin, it has the tag still attached. If anyone knows how to ID them please let me know.

Tail
gator1.jpg


Half the back and side
gator3.jpg


front arm
gator2.jpg


SFNO sheath made with the side skin, gnarly stuff
gatoroutlaw.jpg


Fitting sheath for a Linder Crocodile Hunter
crocohunter.jpg


Biggest lizard I have ever worked with, and I have plenty more left over, but jeeze its expensive.

Thanks Hogs for putting up with my cranky butt. :o
 
I couldn't say for sure, but I would guess alligator, for several reasons.

Alligators are quite common in the US, whereas crocodiles are quite rare, almost extinct, and were just recently taken off of the endangered species list. So, the chances are far less likely that this was a crocodile, and if it was, it would be unlikely that it could've been legally killed and sold.

Also, our crocodiles are more greenish, and our alligators are more blackish. I don't know exactly what was involved with treating the hide, but this looks more blackish than greenish, to me – ergo: alligator.
 
Hi Dwayne, those look great. Especially that second one! :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
How much would Ganzaaa Panties made from that cost?

Guyon was afraid to ask.

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leatherman said:
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Tail
gator1.jpg


Half the back and side
gator3.jpg


front arm
gator2.jpg


SFNO sheath made with the side skin, gnarly stuff
gatoroutlaw.jpg


Fitting sheath for a Linder Crocodile Hunter
crocohunter.jpg


Biggest lizard I have ever worked with, and I have plenty more left over, but jeeze its expensive.

Thanks Hogs for putting up with my cranky butt. :o
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That stuff is terribly good looking. It almost hurts to look at it and know it is not on any of my sheaths!

Keep us posted with pics of the sheaths you make from that beaut!
 
wccl said:
That one looks almost like the one I ordered.
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Mr Shulga? If so yes its yours! :D

TonyG said:
How much would Ganzaaa Panties made from that cost?

Guyon was afraid to ask.
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More than JW Black, but less than King George. That doesnt help does it? :confused: Best to send an e-mail.

Bigfattyt said:
That stuff is terribly good looking. It almost hurts to look at it and know it is not on any of my sheaths!

Keep us posted with pics of the sheaths you make from that beaut!
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Thank you! I will be sure to post em as I make em. :D
 
Evolute said:
I couldn't say for sure, but I would guess alligator, for several reasons.

Alligators are quite common in the US, whereas crocodiles are quite rare, almost extinct, and were just recently taken off of the endangered species list. So, the chances are far less likely that this was a crocodile, and if it was, it would be unlikely that it could've been legally killed and sold.

Also, our crocodiles are more greenish, and our alligators are more blackish. I don't know exactly what was involved with treating the hide, but this looks more blackish than greenish, to me – ergo: alligator.
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Thank you for the infi, er info, I had a feeling is was gator but you have settled it. I'll call it gator. :)
 
Dwayne, those are stunning. I never realized how beautiful gator could be. Amazing work
 
Amazing work. That is very good looking. A great "canvas" to work with. :thumbup:

Those sheaths are stunning!
 
So uhhhhh.....could you make a brutha a g-string out of that if the price was right?:D
 
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