FossilForKids Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Well I got back today from digging in Bakersfield "parts of 4 days". These weren't day long digs because these days I'm in Bakersfield visiting my best friend who is extremely ill. He's also a digger, collector and online store owner. Anyway I was also scouting areas for the folks from the Netherlands who are coming next week. A word of warning as I have stated before the teeth can still be found but it is long hard work. Here is a photo of the best of what I got this trip so as you can see...the work is worth it. This area had two major color groups 1) the tan and manganese splotched teeth and a small pocket of fire zone teeth. No megs but the two larges are slightly over 2 and 3/4 and two of the Planus are 2 inchs and a third just a hair under. Also this was the largest concentration of cows I have ever found. A total of 4 for the trip. Enjoy! John If only my teeth are so prized a million years from now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jax Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Wow, awesome color on those teeth. That is one place I need to visit and do some hunting. Its amazing how some of them stay white after such a long time in the ground. I have seen pics and read plenty on how rough and tough it is to hunt there. You earn what you find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh-Man Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks for posting John. I doubt I'll ever make it to Bakersfield, but it's good to know there is some good stuff up there. Any tooth that actually weighs something when you hold it in your hand is one I'll keep! What is geology? "Rocks for Jocks!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilForKids Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks for posting John.I doubt I'll ever make it to Bakersfield, but it's good to know there is some good stuff up there. Any tooth that actually weighs something when you hold it in your hand is one I'll keep! Do you have any Bakersfield teeth. If not let me know I'll send you a few. John If only my teeth are so prized a million years from now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilForKids Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Wow, awesome color on those teeth. That is one place I need to visit and do some hunting. Its amazing how some of them stay white after such a long time in the ground. I have seen pics and read plenty on how rough and tough it is to hunt there. You earn what you find. It can be very rough if it's an old hole. But if you have a feel for where the layer is then when you do start a new productive hole it is beyoud awesome! If only my teeth are so prized a million years from now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinG Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Best wishes to your friend and his recovery. I have no idea of when but going out there for a couple of days is a trip I hope to do. Kevin Goto, Lafayette,CA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boesse Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 All I see are sharks. Did you find anything interesting, like mammal material? =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorefossil Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Very nice man!! I love macho makos haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilForKids Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 All I see are sharks. Did you find anything interesting, like mammal material? =P I found a very nice tooth that we use to call prosqualodon ;-) I also found a couple of whale paddle bones. If only my teeth are so prized a million years from now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilForKids Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Also Bobby if you want some mammal stuff from STH just let me know. If only my teeth are so prized a million years from now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchfossilhunter Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 very nice finds! look forward to see you next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorefossil Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I found a very nice tooth that we use to call prosqualodon ;-) I also found a couple of whale paddle bones. ah prosqualodon are very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makoken Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Great stuff, I'm longing to get back. How much overburden did you have to clear. It looks like you hit a sweet spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 great finds. I like the colors of the fire zone teeth. One day we'll make it out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyquest Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Hi John, Those are some wonderful teeth and I really love those on site pictures. JQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkdentist Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Nice teeth awesome colors I would love to dig out there I have only seen one bakersfield tooth in my life and my buddy owns it and laughs at me when I tell him I get some one day. love your teeth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroMike Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Some really nice coloring on those teeth you have. The botom left tooth on the second pic looks like Nemo's dad. LOL a clown fish tooth Really nice finds especially the cow shark tooth " This comment brought to you by the semi-famous AeroMike" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilForKids Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 very nice finds! look forward to see you next week! Be prepare for hard work but we should do well! If only my teeth are so prized a million years from now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilForKids Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 ah prosqualodon are very nice I need your address again so I can send the Cheek teeth and I'll throw in a prosqualodon. If only my teeth are so prized a million years from now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilForKids Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Nice teeth awesome colors I would love to dig out there I have only seen one bakersfield tooth in my life and my buddy owns it and laughs at me when I tell him I get some one day. love your teeth Send me a PM with your address and I'll send a couple so you can laugh back! If only my teeth are so prized a million years from now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilForKids Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Great stuff, I'm longing to get back. How much overburden did you have to clear. It looks like you hit a sweet spot. It's anywhere from 3-5 teeth but there seems to be plenty of room to go horizantally. While the guys are working this hole I'm going to try to start another one for them. I didn't do it saturday or it will be toast by the time we get there next saturday. John If only my teeth are so prized a million years from now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makoken Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 It's anywhere from 3-5 teeth but there seems to be plenty of room to go horizantally. While the guys are working this hole I'm going to try to start another one for them. I didn't do it saturday or it will be toast by the time we get there next saturday. Iwas ther in Jan. 09 and it looked like noone had been digging for awhile alot of the trenches were caved in. alot of clean-up to get to the bone layer.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracer Jr. Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 i love the colors on the STH stuff. the museum we went to today had a few very small planus that were very overpriced so i talked myself out of buying one. really nice stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysLooking Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Darn nice teeth FFK. I love them. My wife actually likes them. She is a hard sell. Keep up the great posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabetts Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Awesome teeth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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