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Close-ups - see the differences between crocodile species

Each exotic skin tells its own story. Discover the subtle differences between alligator and crocodile through our detailed close-ups – from the iconic square patterns to the natural variations that make each product unique.

Bredal Wild vs Hermès Alligator Belts - Quality Comparison

Bredal Wild alligator belts challenge Hermès with wild alligator from Louisiana, hand-glued without seams, one-piece construction, and full customization - at a much lower price. Compare quality, craftsmanship, and value

Alligator or crocodile? The battle for world-class leather belts.

The rails from both are considered the most expensive available. The image below shows alligator's broad round jaw - caiman crocodile which actually belongs to the alligator genus  also has this. Alligators have a bite force of 2 tons.   The Crocodile has a sharper jaw design. The first two have hidden teeth, while the crocodile has poor dental alignment with many teeth outside and clearly visible.

American Tanning & Leather - alligator-skin tannery established in 1923

A short version video of how to tan and dye alligator skin at the USA's oldest and leading tannery.