Entomology vs Fossil hunting
Entomology and fossil hunting have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Entomology | Fossil hunting |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $80 | $20 |
Choose entomology if
- Costs more to start
- Looking after living things
About $80 to start, then about $5 a month.
Choose fossil hunting if
- Cheaper to start
- Nothing alive to look after
About $20 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Entomology: About $80 to start, then about $5 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Fossil hunting: Geological Hammer, Safety Glasses Full cost breakdown