Found in The Peace River, what is it ?

[Arcadia]

I found this yesterday in the Peace River. I think it is an Alligator Claw, some family members say maybe a Tooth of some kind.
I'd like to get some what more of an expert opinion. Any Help?

Thanks fellow hunters,
Brandon

 

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[Arcadia]

Thanks for looking. Maybe a better photo will help..

Thanks, Arcadia

 

[diggummup]

Could possibl be early Miocene Florida Rhino Menoceras barbouri, photos below. But it looks more like an alligator claw.

 

[Arcadia]

It is hallow inside for the first 1/2 inch. It looks alot like the photo you posted.
It does have, what looks like emamal, chipped off on the narrow end of it.

Thanks, Arcadia

 

[Arcadia]

O.k. cool... The whole thing, tooth, is round. So it does make since that it is not a claw. I did wonder if it was a Snaggel Tooth, Bobcat, or BIG Dog of some kind...
I really want to thank you for the help and everyone else.
I am new to fossil hunting and appreciate all the help...

Arcadia

 

[Arcadia]

I hope this photo is a little better..

Arcadia

 

[Arcadia]

O.k thanks TTales. I will keep everyone posted.

Arcadia

 

[diggummup]

Thirty million years ago, Florida was a series of islands. When the polar cap froze again, Florida's land mass extended 40 miles farther into the Gulf of Mexico at Venice. Before the last ice age, Florida was only about 10 miles wide and 100 miles long. The Peace River was under the Gulf. Five million years ago, there were giant white shark swimming here. They were 60 to 80 feet long and fossils from them are found right in the Peace River.
Florida's ancient past, includes nine species of shark, elephants, humpless camels, mastodons, rhinos, cougars, jaguars, sabercats, beaverlike animals that grew to 8 feet, and armadillos the size of small cars.
Some mammoths reached 13 feet at the shoulders, others evolved as dwarfs 3 to 6 feet high.Among more spectacular finds are the fossilized remains of a 20-foot-tall giant ground sloth with a 17-inch claw -- the largest land animal that ever lived in Florida.
Arcadia- Try emailing these guys for an id, i'm sure they can help you out-http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/vertpaleo/fos_id_svc.htm

 

[Arcadia]

Yeah, thanks. I will do that and let everyone on here know my results..

Thanks, Arcadia

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Many wild hogs in the area. Maybe its a hog tusk? Hollow at root? I find many hogs teeth/tusks in swamp. Or is it old and fossilized?

 

[Arcadia]

It is hollow at root and is fossilized, but it doesn't quite look like a hogs tooth.
I am no expert tho.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It is hollow at root and is fossilized, but it doesn't quite look like a hogs tooth.
I am no expert tho.

Me neither. It does look too straight for hog tusk. Almost like a canine. It could be extinct.

 

[godisnum1]

Among more spectacular finds are the fossilized remains of a 20-foot-tall giant ground sloth with a 17-inch claw -- the largest land animal that ever lived in Florida.

I believe it was only 16 feet fall. I talked to the guy a week or so ago that has the full remains at his home and is piecing it together. He owns an artifact shop downtown, and everything that's in the shop he has found himself. It was pretty impressive indeed!

Bran <><

 

[Arcadia]

Question solved.... I talked to RON, today and showed him my specimen.. He said it was a very nice WHALE TOOTH.. Witch was good enough for me, it made my day.. I am very happy with my find, as no one could figure out what it was.

Thanks Ron, your a good guy,

Arcadia

 

[Arcadia]

I also found today a tooth that is very similer to a human tooth (size wise). Not sure abot that one, either.

Arcadia

 

[Arcadia]

Right, that sounds like a good way t thatyit would be in that area....


No .. He didn't say too much about it, but seemed to be excited about it.. He said he had a smaller tooth.. And iot was a very good find.. Made My Day!!!!

I don'tr like to pry, either.

I would like to look in more ares.. I don't driver, so it makes it hard to do so.....
Arcadia