The best Hermes croc, in my opinion, is porosus - the scales are smallest. Marked with an inverted V on the bag.
Niloticus croc is marked on the bags with two dots.
Alligator is marked with a square.
Crocodile bags, when properly stored, can last about 25 years according to the Hermes leather craftsman in NYC.
I had Hermes croc for a while, but switched to ostrich. It is more worry free for me - unfortunately I am not very careful with my bags...
fuschia nilo croc birkin (photo: ebay - createursdeluxe)
Yes they do - I saw a 40cm Matte Croc Indigo the other day....do crocodile birkins in 40+ exist? i don't think i've ever seen one that large! (and i'd be totally frightened to ask the price... :ninja: )