“Crocodile” can loosely mean a number of species under the family Crocodylidae. They are commonly found in most regions of the world, living in rivers and wetlands. They are powerful carnivores that typically feed on other animals such as fish, mammals, and other reptiles. Crocodiles are one of the oldest living species on earth, over 200 millions years.
Their powerful tails help them move swiftly through the water and while they may look slow and sluggish when stationary, they are quick to attack their prey. Crocodiles have the most powerful jaws of any animal and sharp teeth for catching and eating; one common behavior of a Crocodile is to “spinning” or “rolling” in the water after clamping down in order to pull off pieces of the meat from their (often) unsuspecting prey. By instinct, they are one of the strongest and most powerful natural predators – a true King of the River that will attack and eat almost any creature that crosses its path.
Specifically for leather production and application, the Nile Crocodile hides are preferred due to their size, strength, and availability across the continent of Africa. The Nile Crocodile at full size is typically from 11.5 – 16ft long. A typical Nile Crocodile will weigh around 1,100 pounds.
Crocodile hides are used in many applications including handbags, belts, wallets, apparel, upholstery for cars and furniture that give designs a luxurious custom appearance with strength and durability. Crocodile hides can be tanned in many custom textures and colors, leaving a designer many possibilities for adding luxury to new or existing items.
Crocodile leather hides come in two cuts: a Back Cut, which is a rougher, more textured cut popular in trimming and applications where the scaly texture is desired, and a Belly Cut, which is a smoother and more pliable cut that is popular with upholstery and handbags.
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