Will these defects show on the tanned skin?
Did you answer "yes" or "no"?
The correct answer was NO!
The scar was superficial enough that it did not penetrate the basement membrane layer to cause restructuring of the underlying collagen layers.
The growth line present on this scale and the one to the right also grew out between when this photo was taken and when the animal was harvested 16 months later.
But this isn't always the case. Watch the free Masterclass "Histology of scars" below to learn why some scars appear to heal while others remain clearly visible on the light-table.
Did this answer some questions?
If so, then the mini-course "Crocodilian skin in 3D" is for you! The crocodilian skin is explored from the 3rd dimension under a microscope and explains how and why defects occur. A must-do mini-course for anyone involved in crocodilian skin production!
Start thinking in 3D
When we understand the ultrastructure of the crocodilian skin, we being to understand the impact the different blemishes have.
What happens during tanning?
Explaining what happens to the skin during tanning help makes sense of why lesions are visible on the tanned product.
Exploring causation
Knowing exactly what is causing skin defects is the only way to devise efficient and effective prevention strategies.
"I can't see skin defects on my crocodiles"
If this sounds familiar, the mini-course "Crocodilian skin in 3D" is for you!
Topics include: crocodile skin structure, what happens during tanning and the main causes of skin downgrades including what diagnostic tool are available and proven effective prevention strategies.
~ Sally Isberg, Founder and General Manager of the Crocodilian Academy and the Centre for Crocodilian Research.
