Alligator skinn
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.
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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.
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