Plesiosaur fossil prep - my first adventure with acid prepping reveals something amazing

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  • @hollyjensen2371
    @hollyjensen2371 3 роки тому +14

    I am so in awe of your patience for prepping these. thank you for sharing, and cant wait to see you do more.

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому +4

      Thanks for watching! I really enjoy the prepping - it takes a while to edit the video but I enjoy the result!

    • @hollyjensen2371
      @hollyjensen2371 3 роки тому

      @@MamlamboFossils always look forward to your videos. the only hard part for me is watching you pass by some fossils, because they are in bad shape or something. my brain screams "its a fossil!!!! you have to keep it!" but my brain is strange sometimes...lol

  • @Ontario_Rockhound
    @Ontario_Rockhound 3 роки тому +30

    What a killer piece, I love that you show the prepping processes. You make it enjoyable to watch!

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому +4

      Thanks so much!! It is quite a long process but worth seeing something like this emerge!

    • @Ontario_Rockhound
      @Ontario_Rockhound 3 роки тому +2

      @@MamlamboFossils it is always a great feeling when something you have spent a long time on has worked out, I get that feeling when a batch of tumbling works out well.

    • @billrobbins5874
      @billrobbins5874 3 роки тому +4

      Didn't think finding a bone fragment to be so interesting. Then you showed the animal and where the location of that specific bone came from. Really amazing! Those creatures were HUGE!

  • @aserta
    @aserta 3 роки тому +70

    This episode was the best thing since sliced bread!!! Meticulous work, that proves, once and for all that you're more than ready to play with the big ones out there. :)

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому +9

      Thanks so much aserta! I'm excited to try another prep using the same technique 😀 I have quite backlog!

    • @aserta
      @aserta 3 роки тому +1

      @@MamlamboFossils That's awesome to hear. Excited to see what's next. :)

    • @tonyjefferies9029
      @tonyjefferies9029 3 роки тому +1

      In What region of nz do you fossick

  • @doctorofart
    @doctorofart 3 роки тому +30

    “I’m very happy with that” when you said this the smile on your face said everything.
    I was thinking early on in the video how much work that must be, then you discussed the daily refining. I’m impressed and inspired. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
    Oh yeah and I was also thinking how great it would be to leave some rock on for future admirers of the fossil to know what it is. You used it to your advantage. Artistically speaking it would be too cool if on your next one you made a base for it to be presented on like a pedestal. You could carve your moniker on it like a placard.

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому +4

      Great idea John! Thanks so much for the awesome comment, I'm really stoked that you enjoyed the video!!

  • @sandraanderson217
    @sandraanderson217 3 роки тому +12

    That is SO awesome!!! Thank you for the diagrams showing us where exactly they are from!
    Stay safe!!

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому +4

      Thank you! Will do! I'm glad you enjoyed the diagrams, that's some feedback I've received from previous prep videos :)

  • @y4udodis
    @y4udodis 3 роки тому +11

    My jaw literally just dropped seeing what you've uncovered this time mamlambo.
    I haven't been on UA-cam for a bit, but I like checking in and seeing what cool stuff you're up to. This was so epic!

  • @taraingalls3440
    @taraingalls3440 3 роки тому +8

    I’m in love with the big hand jackhammer!! Thank you for continuing to teach us all how to get better at our prepping. 🙌💗

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому +3

      We're both learning! I learn from every prep I do!

  • @oldandtired1434
    @oldandtired1434 3 роки тому +1

    Your happiness is infectious, makes my day.
    I seldom comment, but I must tell you how much I love your work, hunts and videos. Amazing! ty

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jimv.661
    @jimv.661 3 роки тому +4

    Great eye discovering it and realizing what it was. Your patience is extraordinary.

  • @Watthead80
    @Watthead80 3 роки тому +1

    I've only recently discovered your channel, but whenever you talk all I think of is Flight of the Conchords. I keep waiting for you to say "It's business, it's business time!"
    Lol love the videos thanks for sharing your finds.

  • @zacrintoul
    @zacrintoul 3 роки тому +8

    Great prep video! Appreciate all the hard work you put in... And the crazy amount of video footage that amounts to. Turned out beautiful.

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому +3

      Soooooo much footage! I had to buy a new hard drive for it 😆

  • @lsitnik
    @lsitnik 3 роки тому +9

    Congratulations, mate! Incredible find! Love the content and overall positive vibes from each of your video. Keep the good work and stay safe!

  • @lindalewis5066
    @lindalewis5066 3 роки тому +2

    When you said Plesiosaur Vertebrae I sat up tall! I can't believe how calm you were when you found it. Just another plesiosaur vertebrae. 🤷😂 That prep was a lot of hard work! Great job as usual! Really enjoyed the video. 👍❤️

  • @darinmbicknell
    @darinmbicknell 3 роки тому +15

    It be nice to see some microscope detail of the surface of the fossil. The detailed preservation is best part of fossils.

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому +4

      I thought if doing that and then promptly forgot! I'll see if I can pop it in a future video!

  • @mutt3162
    @mutt3162 3 роки тому +3

    Lovely video. I loved to watch your process, and hear about your system. Thanks so much for sharing

  • @davidthomas6859
    @davidthomas6859 3 роки тому +2

    Wow Mamlambo fantastic find and fantastic prep.👌💪⚒

  • @OzoneFineArtVentures
    @OzoneFineArtVentures 3 роки тому +1

    Another incredible prep! Thanks for adding all of the details of time spent with the scribe and what kind of time in the acid and water. These are such an inspiration, thanks again for sharing.

  • @steves3734
    @steves3734 3 роки тому +2

    Great video! You have a lot of patients, that is a lot of slow meticulous work. Thanks for taking us along!

  • @ofelsewhere13
    @ofelsewhere13 3 роки тому +5

    What a absolutely amazing find and fantastic prep!!

  • @skoitch
    @skoitch 3 роки тому +2

    That turned out so much cooler than I expected!

  • @gabem6362
    @gabem6362 3 роки тому

    Your patience is outstanding and your work is museum quality

  • @tomgarzaiii7111
    @tomgarzaiii7111 3 роки тому +3

    I love your prep videos. This was one of the best ones.

  • @technonarg5978
    @technonarg5978 3 роки тому +13

    Fantastic video,and fossil. Your patience,skills,and effort are very satisfying watch and the reveal at the end is always worth it. Happy hunting and good luck.

  • @ianstewartbrown5308
    @ianstewartbrown5308 3 роки тому +2

    Fantastic find and a brilliant watch, one of the best yet!!

  • @parapluie6228
    @parapluie6228 3 роки тому +29

    Interesting video. Do you plan to go back to the same area to find the rest of that plesiosaur? What a find that would be!

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому +11

      It was washed down a river so it's probably not close to it, but I will have a look!

    • @billrobbins5874
      @billrobbins5874 3 роки тому +1

      Fantastic job! Quite a remarkable find. Uncovering a piece of history. 🦕

  • @sherryporsch9349
    @sherryporsch9349 3 роки тому +1

    Wow!! Those things were huge!!! Amazing find an prep 😀

  • @13Odrade
    @13Odrade 3 роки тому +2

    AMAZING ! You can be proud of your patience. And thank you for sharing. What a treasure !

  • @GrandTreasureBay
    @GrandTreasureBay 3 роки тому +1

    Great prep! Love the photo op with some of your previous work. Can't wait for you to find that Penguin!!!

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому +1

      Ah me neither bro! It has to be out there somewhere

    • @GrandTreasureBay
      @GrandTreasureBay 3 роки тому

      @@MamlamboFossils I know you'll find it!

  • @impunitythebagpuss
    @impunitythebagpuss 3 роки тому +2

    Wow! Technology makes everything so simple! Talk about! Great work! One done...now on to next couple of hundred vertebrae and you'll have a complete set!

  • @supernaturewee5442
    @supernaturewee5442 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful job! Lovely large vertebrae! 👏👏👏💚💚

  • @bigdm9349
    @bigdm9349 3 роки тому +1

    Closest we can get to time traveling. Thank you for your hard work

  • @thedmvhistorian8964
    @thedmvhistorian8964 3 роки тому +6

    Wow. How you have the patience to prep for that amount of time and that amount of rock is astonishing. I had a shark tooth that still has some matrix on the root that I’m way to scared to remove. I don’t want to break it!

  • @ShadeALee
    @ShadeALee 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed this video very much. Unbelievably wonderful.
    When I watch your videos I often think if your hands hurt at the end of the day when you prep your fossils so much.

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  2 роки тому

      I take breaks quite often and those vibration reducing gloves really help! Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @jonpatterson5668
    @jonpatterson5668 3 роки тому +1

    That's probably the coolest one yet , great video

  • @TheWonderwy
    @TheWonderwy 3 роки тому +1

    Great results for all your labor! Beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing.

  • @johnfloydman7735
    @johnfloydman7735 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic prep 👍 looks amazing 🙏✌️

  • @willbejamming1532
    @willbejamming1532 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing preservation. Amazing preparation. Just amazing.

  • @poppyburridge4601
    @poppyburridge4601 3 роки тому

    Wow thanks so much for all your hard work with that. More inspiration for us to examine every rock just for any fragment of bone showing. You’d never imagine that there would be that gem lying hidden underneath!

  • @LiSa.N.J
    @LiSa.N.J 3 роки тому

    Wow. That turned out to be such a great find. I love watching your prepping of fossils. I bet it helps time pass when on lock down. Thanks for sharing and Hello from New Jersey USA

  • @rickross2709
    @rickross2709 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful prep and an amazing specimen!!!

  • @riverAmazonNZ
    @riverAmazonNZ 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, so much detail! That is extremely cool.

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much! I love the detail in the fossil - it's so clear!!

  • @sarejen6868
    @sarejen6868 3 роки тому

    That was an interesting and cool fossil reveal prep! Got to see you use the "big'un" to remove a bunch of rock. Great video!

  • @marciatofanelli6473
    @marciatofanelli6473 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful collection!

  • @ArrowXskyReborn
    @ArrowXskyReborn 3 роки тому +1

    Great find! The prep is always interesting.

  • @markshellenbarger9986
    @markshellenbarger9986 3 роки тому +1

    Great find and awesome prep!

  • @marilyn7288
    @marilyn7288 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent find and what excellent prep job you have done too. Happy Hunting from here in the U.K.

  • @alexandermelchers1497
    @alexandermelchers1497 3 роки тому +1

    That's been a very laborious prep, but the result is spectacular! What a wonderful elasmosaur vertebra! And, yes, these subcentral foramina are supposed to be there and serve to improve blood circulation and provision of nutrients. Astonishing find! And I'm not just impressed by the prep, but also by how you spotted it, based on just these thin edges in the rock. I still have to master that skill! :D

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much Alexander! I was really hoping I was right when I said it was a very complete vert. Another clue was one of the processes sticking out the other side of the rock at roughly the right position 😀 thanks for the confirmation of the foramina ( I always forget that term! ) chat soon!

  • @mahalalel7771
    @mahalalel7771 2 роки тому

    This is my second time here and I think your work is outstanding. It's actually fascinating because I watched another video where you freed a crab fossil for all to admire... Good stuff.

  • @bonesstones6584
    @bonesstones6584 3 роки тому +2

    I thouroughly enjoyed this video, congrats on a really great find!

  • @1337pino
    @1337pino 3 роки тому

    Your collection is so amazing. I love seeing all the processed fossil pieces after watching so many unprocessed ones that you've been slowly accruing.

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! Lockdown has given me the opportunity to focus on prep a bit more :)

  • @bolichocastaneda7179
    @bolichocastaneda7179 3 роки тому +4

    Excelente trabajo, se ve preciosa!!

  • @stephanieyee9784
    @stephanieyee9784 3 роки тому

    That's a pretty fantastic find. Well spotted.
    I love that Huge crab fossil you have too.

  • @rockersfromaz3001
    @rockersfromaz3001 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! That is incredible! You are brilliant! Love your hobby! It is fascinating!!!

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!

  • @Fred-zn5xh
    @Fred-zn5xh 3 роки тому

    Very cool prep! Very well preserved as well

  • @Wildflower-xe8sn
    @Wildflower-xe8sn 3 роки тому

    Wow, what a cool find. Thanks for showing the beast it came from. Your dedication to the restoration is impressive. Thanks for sharing ✌

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому

      Thanks 👍 It's so cool how many people are interested in this!

  • @RCBuildaholic001
    @RCBuildaholic001 3 роки тому +1

    Whale skull next? Awesome prep job my friend, can’t wait to see more :)

  • @cynthiadugan858
    @cynthiadugan858 3 роки тому

    That was awesome to watch. Lovely result❣️

  • @markharris4421
    @markharris4421 3 роки тому +3

    30 hours work! Worth every one too.
    To be honest I didn't think it would be as good as one of your crabs but it is, that is one cool fossil!

  • @captaincapucain312
    @captaincapucain312 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice found and prep!!! So rare to found this kind of cretaceous bones in my country you are a lucky guy 😂

  • @liltink8869
    @liltink8869 3 роки тому

    I am so glad I get to live vicariously thru you. I would love to fossil hunt but am physically incapable. So I love that I get to see it here. Oh and I can't wait to see the penguin. You will find it.

  • @peopleddiagram2920
    @peopleddiagram2920 3 роки тому

    Just fabulous to watch such amazing work.

  • @glenntolle4544
    @glenntolle4544 3 роки тому

    Such a cool find/prep!! 👏👏👏

  • @beach7694
    @beach7694 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing fossil, That turned out great.

  • @jasontusmc
    @jasontusmc 3 роки тому +2

    Dude that is just cool as hell. I had been looking forward to this reveal -but to find out it’s from a plesiosaur?!!!? Awesome!!! I dunno, I’m just some guy but that’s a lottery winner right there to me!

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it! I'm really stoked with that fossil! Now to find the skull!

    • @jasontusmc
      @jasontusmc 3 роки тому +1

      @@MamlamboFossils I’ll help you drag that chunk up the beach when you find it lol.

  • @mackie_p
    @mackie_p 3 роки тому

    That's truly incredible, great find and great prep job!!

  • @zennbeejones9526
    @zennbeejones9526 3 роки тому

    Beautiful work recovering an amazing find, well done.

  • @jorrit.f
    @jorrit.f 3 роки тому +1

    What an incredible find from such an iconic creature!

  • @respectanimals2
    @respectanimals2 3 роки тому

    Totally awesome prep work , the fossil is incredible and worth all the effort, really enjoyed watching , peace 😎🌴✌️

  • @zodiacbrave13
    @zodiacbrave13 3 роки тому

    Incredible work! Now you get to look for the rest of the plesiosaur! :)

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому

      That's the plan! It has to be out there somewhere!

  • @grosventre7760
    @grosventre7760 3 роки тому +1

    That is so cool! Great job, I love your videos.

  • @99goat99
    @99goat99 3 роки тому

    Absolutely beautiful job you did on this fossil. Any professional would be proud of that one.

  • @EmbraceTheJourney
    @EmbraceTheJourney 3 роки тому

    Once again, another outstanding video. Nice work

  • @zatoth13
    @zatoth13 3 роки тому +1

    That is a gorgeous vertebra!

  • @philtatnell3685
    @philtatnell3685 3 роки тому

    What a great video, Really enjoyed watching this! Congratulations on an awesome find.

  • @AaronChristensen
    @AaronChristensen 3 роки тому +1

    So friggen cool bro. Keep up the good work!!

  • @TheOldladyB
    @TheOldladyB 3 роки тому

    Wow. I was trying to picture what it looked like before. Fantastic job.

  • @carpii
    @carpii 3 роки тому

    Amazing specimen, you did a great job prepping it. You've got an awesome collection building up, this must be up there with your favourites surely

  • @jayfunk5988
    @jayfunk5988 3 роки тому +1

    Great find and prep.
    Keep it up dude

  • @margaretpeabody2584
    @margaretpeabody2584 2 роки тому +1

    I heard about you from "AgateDad" Love this! Excellent time lapses if you treasury of work & I really appreciate the information you deliver. Thank you "Rock Bottom"

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  2 роки тому +1

      My pleasure! I love Agate Dad's videos as well 😀

  • @liamcarey335
    @liamcarey335 3 роки тому

    awesome work! So enjoyable to watch!

  • @joludgate4984
    @joludgate4984 2 роки тому

    Wow you are so skilled, and informative. Thankyou

  • @MamlamboFossils
    @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому +8

    Which is your favourite prep, this plesiosaurus vertebrae or the giant crab?

    • @hochigaming14yearsago90
      @hochigaming14yearsago90 3 роки тому +3

      This, although the crabs were cool

    • @timbergel8147
      @timbergel8147 3 роки тому +4

      The giant crab, I think, but it was close...

    • @DinoCat259
      @DinoCat259 3 роки тому +2

      The fish fossil .

    • @Chris-re3lv
      @Chris-re3lv 3 роки тому +4

      The giant crab, so far. I just walked into your videos not long ago, but they are both beautiful and thought-provoking.

    • @darthvinci4831
      @darthvinci4831 3 роки тому +3

      Definitely the crab - watching that monster emerge was epic! 🦀

  • @johnjudd7737
    @johnjudd7737 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant work beautiful fossil

  • @exzendar2523
    @exzendar2523 3 роки тому

    Amazing!!
    Exelent Work!!!
    Thank you for showing🥰🥰🥰

  • @marthafenimore4279
    @marthafenimore4279 3 роки тому

    You should be so proud of that. Beautiful.

  • @jeremygush3342
    @jeremygush3342 3 роки тому

    My ou that's SO AWESOME it came out so nice. I'm soooooo happy for you

  • @josephcormier5974
    @josephcormier5974 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice awesome fossil two thumbs

  • @user-rb7rd1zu6q
    @user-rb7rd1zu6q Рік тому

    Amazing, we've found à Plesiosaure almost complete in south of France at Tournemire village !!
    on the other side of the world same species. Beautiful work Mamlambo, long a lot !

  • @juadonna
    @juadonna 3 роки тому

    A long and tedious process, for certain. but well worth the time and effort! That is one sexy vertebra, Sir! Beautiful job!

  • @richardtravis546
    @richardtravis546 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic find, so exciting

  • @raygrange7312
    @raygrange7312 3 роки тому

    Absolutely great job. Pure professional 👍

  • @v0r5t47
    @v0r5t47 3 роки тому +1

    saw it on 9gag
    and come here to watch the full vid , turn out it was GOOD cant stop watch other old vid LOL

  • @sipkebouwmeester3938
    @sipkebouwmeester3938 3 роки тому +1

    very nice prepared fossil! The only criticism I have is that you can put more content on youtube. I eagerly await the next episode. Keep it up and thank you

  • @ThomasRonnberg
    @ThomasRonnberg 2 роки тому +1

    Seeing this video made me realize for the first time how much work goes into a dino museum exhibition.

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  2 роки тому

      That's why they are worth so much, just the labor. Not really the rock itself.

  • @juliemckenna514
    @juliemckenna514 3 роки тому +2

    Just amazing!❤️

  • @LouellaLikes
    @LouellaLikes 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic ,now that's what you call a MonsterJob!!!

  • @patrickmay4489
    @patrickmay4489 3 роки тому

    Great color. Interesting video

  • @mariemoss2475
    @mariemoss2475 3 роки тому +2

    What a fantastic job you did on that.... You must have the patients of a Saint ?
    👍💕💕💕💕💕

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому

      It's not too bad, I listen to podcasts when I do this :)

  • @cptnkaos5994
    @cptnkaos5994 3 роки тому +3

    This is going to be, a great video

    • @MamlamboFossils
      @MamlamboFossils  3 роки тому +3

      I hope so! So much editing work on this one!

    • @adams3019
      @adams3019 3 роки тому

      @@MamlamboFossils not to mention all the labour. thanks for all your effort

  • @cynthiarowley719
    @cynthiarowley719 3 роки тому

    Amazing to watch! Impressive 🤯🎇🎇🎇 thank you and good wishes