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Photos of animal species used for belts

i Wild Alligator Tegu Lizard - lizard Struts Yellow Anaconda Rokke Python Freshwater crocodile Caiman Crocodil...

Short facts about the animal species

Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)There are only two species of alligator – the one mentioned above and the Chine...

Glossary of technical terms.

Clamps BrassA yellowish alloy of copper and zinc, sometimes including small amounts of other metals, but usually 67 p...

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

The skins from both are considered the most expensive that exist. The image below shows the alligator's wide round jaw - the caiman crocodile which actually belongs to the alligator family also has this. The alligator has a jaw pressure 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.

Maintenance / treatment.

Storage A leather belt is a two-layer belt, a so-called lining (the inside) made of cow or calf. The outer side is an...

How should I measure a belt?

A belt you buy from me is measured as above - from the end without the buckle to the middle hole of five.Remember! You never measure with the buckle, because buckles have different length measurements. If you already have a belt and want to tell me what size you want - you specify the cm measurement from the end (buckle side) to the hole you use the most.

CITES - Ethical trade in exotic leather products

Exotic leather products from special species such as alligator, caiman, crocodile, python, lizard, and shark. Applies to all reptiles. These and others require a CITES certificate to be legally imported to Norway. You must have an import license for legal import.
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