Crocogator: Welts between scales?

[SimonC]

I saw a wallet today (unsure if it was croc or alligator) which had raised welts between the scales, clearly a naturally occurring part of the hide.

I've never seen this before, but really liked it. Does anyone know what causes the welts / which part of the hide is used?

 

[rnoldh]

Could it have been hornback alligator as seen on this watch band?

Very common on boots too.

 

[SpooPoker]

^ and probably the cheapest skin available.

 

[MalfordOfLondon]

^^ Makes quite an interesting watch strap though

 

[JayJay]

Hornback always looks creepy to me, and I'm otherwise a fan of croc/gator.

 

[SimonC]

Hmmm, not like that - imagine a standard hide wallet like this, but alongside the lighter sections between the scales on the horizontal axis, there are raised welts:

 

[JayJay]

^^^ I see this often, even on very expensive items.

 

[Nick V.]

Croc scales are round. Gator more squared.

 

[Harold falcon]

Originally Posted by Nick V.

Croc scales are round. Gator more squared.

 

[HarleyBob]

I buy custom "cowboy" boots out of Texas and I probably have a half dozen in alligator and crocodile in various colors and styles. I can't stand the hornbacks, and that's what it appears you are talking about, so I stay the hell away from them. Don't waste your money on them. They are ugly and creepy looking and cheap. Spend the extra money for a nice gator or Nile croc.

 

[Texasmade]

Originally Posted by Nick V.

Croc scales are round. Gator more squared.

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[Nick V.]

Originally Posted by Texasmade

Boys have a penis, girls have a ******.

 

[SpooPoker]

Originally Posted by Texasmade

Boys have a penis, girls have a ******.

Originally Posted by Nick V.