Charleston River Find- Fossil Vertebrae?

[Patriot Relics]

Hey guys,

I recovered this fossilized vertebrae along a tidal river in Charleston, SC. I have found a number of megalodon teeth here in the past and am wondering if the vertical cut may be the result of an attack? Any idea who this fossil may have belonged to?

 

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[Guest 1551]

nice vertebra! The "cut" is just a normal dip in the bone. I can't help with an ID though.

 

[Patriot Relics]

nice vertebra! The "cut" is just a normal dip in the bone. I can't help with an ID though.

Thanks for giving it a shot donney

 

[dawnhvr]

I just found one similar in PA. I'll post pics tomorrow.

 

[GatorBoy]

Looks like alligator to me with several pieces broken off

 

[Patriot Relics]

Gator huh- certainly a possibility

 

[Ninjafossils]

If it has a certain ball and socket shape to it, the yes alligator

 

[Patriot Relics]

If it has a certain ball and socket shape to it, the yes alligator

The top is pretty flat- leaning more towards unknown mammal...