Riverfisher Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 These have only been out of the water a very short time. Are there preservation steps that I should be taking or will they be fine if placed under glass and out of the sunlight? Thanks for any information. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 I have no idea, but these are beautiful! 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 I think you are basically good to go unless you notice any irregular flaking or cracking of the roots. But from the looks of them they seem pretty stable. You are one lucky dog! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverfisher Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 Do you think there could be any problems in bringing them to a dry climate like Colorado? I would hate to wake up and find all of the enamel piled up around the tooth one morning. Sorry if these seem like novice questions but they are coming from a total novice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhead9 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Awesome find. Go back and find the missing piece of the cap- tooth and you'll have the whole jaw's worth. Mastodon teeth are usually much more stable than mammoth teeth. If they were mine, I'd wait a few more months and then apply a consolidant to the roots and the insides. The enamel looks really solid and should not need anything. 1 Still Life Fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverfisher Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 Thank you for the responses. They feel very solid . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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