Nile Crocodile Skin
- Scientific name is crocodylus niloticus
- Common name is Nile crocodile
- CITES status: Appendix II
- Nile crocodile skin is native to Africa
- Nile crocodile skin is both farmed for the meat. The skin is a byproduct.
- The approximate average size and thickness of these Nile crocodile skins are:
- 175 cm full length
- 1,2 mm thickness
- Head: 38 cm long x 38 cm wide at the center (widest point)
- Belly: 31 cm long x 47 cm wide at the center (widest point)
- Tail: 72 cm long x 29 cm wide at the top of the tail (widest point)
- Grading as follows:
- Grade 3: Some blemishes in the belly, ideal for footwear, garments, upholstery and other large leather goods
- Grade 5: Many significant blemishes in the belly, ideal for footwear, belts, and other small leather goods