Identification key for untanned hides
 1
 



 






ISO visible on at least some ventral scales, usually most evident in the pectoral and inguinal area.
or
Without ISO on ventrals  

2

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

 2
 



 




With osteoderms mainly visible on flesh side of ventrals, at least in the pectoral region*

3

or

 

Without osteoderms on ventrals (flesh side)


 6

 


*Osteoderms may be removed or obscure and only visible as small colour irregularities in highly processed and shaved hises. Application of this key to tanned skins and products should be done with caution. Some key features may have been obscured by processing. If in doubt, refer to an expert.

Flesh side
Flesh side
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