RocknCritter
spending too much on rocks
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Post by RocknCritter on May 28, 2012 21:36:13 GMT -5
 Species: Mohave Coral ( Coralia Mohavelus) Length: 6-8" (2" pictured)Habit: Originally found in Kingman, AZ, USA. Proabably found worldwide now due to the spread of Tucsoneffectimitis.Distinquishing Charateristics: Bright red interspersed with metallic nickel.Dangers: Rarely fatal though noted to be highly addictive. Treat with cerium oxide or diamond. If conditions persist, buy more and repeat. |
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rockingthenorth
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by rockingthenorth on May 28, 2012 22:28:56 GMT -5
Very Cool...Ssssnake.
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Post by NatureNut on May 28, 2012 22:31:20 GMT -5
Richard, that is just soooo cool. I love how his body looks like he just had a meal, or two. You've outdone yourself.
Jo
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adrian65
Cave Dweller 
Arch to golden memories and to great friends.
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Post by adrian65 on May 28, 2012 23:19:01 GMT -5
Superb!
Adrian
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Post by kk on May 29, 2012 5:27:27 GMT -5
Fantastic color and shape.
Great specimen.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on May 29, 2012 6:51:26 GMT -5
Whoa!!!!!! That is amazing! Had me going there for a minute it looked so realistic! Gorgeous material, great carving!
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Post by talkingstones on May 29, 2012 20:25:21 GMT -5
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fantastic job! It really came out great!!!!!!!
Cathy
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Post by gr on May 29, 2012 21:54:33 GMT -5
Great job Richard! That is just the coolest
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Post by Toad on May 30, 2012 4:04:20 GMT -5
Fantastic work
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Post by gingerkid on May 30, 2012 13:19:50 GMT -5
  That's a beautiful piece, and love your description of it, too!!
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cardiobill
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since March 2012
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Post by cardiobill on May 30, 2012 13:45:06 GMT -5
Very cool and nicely done. Fits your screen name perfectly RocknCritter!!  |
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Post by Bluesky78987 on May 30, 2012 23:56:07 GMT -5
That is amazing! Thanks for sharing and inspiring me!
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Post by apolishedearth on May 31, 2012 0:08:36 GMT -5
That is so awesome!!
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on May 31, 2012 21:20:58 GMT -5
Way cool!
I have a slab of that and I am going to have to do a reptile out of it
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hubrocks
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by hubrocks on Jun 1, 2012 20:32:16 GMT -5
that is so cool,that had to be time consuming! thanks for sharing it.
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RocknCritter
spending too much on rocks
Member since November 2008
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Post by RocknCritter on Jun 3, 2012 23:16:06 GMT -5
I appreciate all the comments. I started to post a response several days ago when my very confused computer went haywire.
The bulges on the outside of each curve more closely resemble a snake's body. Most snakes don't resemble a piece of rope that is symmetrical in width from head to tail when in a position such as this pendant. The deadly Coral snake is an exception.
It's hard to imagine an animal more feared and (wrongly) associated with evil. Whoever says they want to be reincarnated as a snake? Heck at least some people dream of being Batman.
Yet, they do provide a necessary balance in nature.
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Post by tntmom on Jun 3, 2012 23:32:35 GMT -5
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! I absolutely LOVE this! Did I say INSPIRATION?  ?? AWESOME!! Never attempted carving before, you knock my socks off! |
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Post by krazydiamond on Jun 16, 2012 16:11:05 GMT -5
excellent work! snake lovers in this forum will approve!!!!!
KD
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That's a beautiful piece, and love your description of it, too!!
?? AWESOME!! Never attempted carving before, you knock my socks off!
