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 and wild-caught by hunters for the meat. The skin is a byproduct.
- The approximate average size and thickness of these Nile crocodile skins are:
- 165 cm full length
- 1,0 mm thickness
- Head: 32 cm long x 32 cm wide at the center (widest point)
- Belly:31 cm long x 42 cm wide at the center (widest point)
- Tail: 68 cm long x 25 cm wide at the top of the tail (widest point)
- Grading as follows:
- Grade 3: Some blemishes in the belly, ideal for upholstery, garments, tablet covers and other medium-sized leather goods
- Grade 5: Many signifcant blemishes in the belly, ideal for belts, footwear and other small leather goods