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Photos of animal species used for belts

i Wild Alligator Tegu Lizard Ostrich Yellow Anaconda Stingray Python Freshwater Crocodile Caiman Crocodile B...

Short facts about the animal species

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

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.

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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