turtle
Alligator snapping turtle
Alligator snapping turtle
Print Profile(1)
- 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
1-disc
PLA
Designer
173
67
Released 2025-08-27
- Type: Print-in-place articulated figure.
- Design:
- Inspired by the alligator snapping turtle, a prehistoric-looking freshwater turtle with a rugged spiked shell.
- Features spiky ridges and scales along the shell and body, giving it a more realistic and intimidating look compared to the smoother “cute turtle” models.
- Articulation:
- The legs, head, and tail are connected with hidden hinge joints, allowing natural movement right after printing.
- The shell segments also have slight flexibility for lifelike posing.
- Details:
- Texture-rich design with scales, ridges, and claws for added realism.
- Printed in multiple colors: gray body, brown claws/spikes, and dark eyes. This could be done either with multi-material printing or post-processing (painting).
- Material: PLA (common choice), but can be printed in PETG/ABS for durability.
- S Desktop-sized, often palm to hand length (scalable in slicer).
- Purpose:
- Collectible model for desk display.
- Demonstrates advanced articulated print-in-place design.
- Popular for showing off printer capability with complex textures and moving parts.
Originality of the Model
The author declares that this work is their personally original model
This model is licensed under the following terms:
Credit must be given to the creator
Models(5)
head @Print3DWorld.stlDesigner
11.02 MB
2025-08-26
head glass eyes @Print3DWorld.stlDesigner9.29 MB
2025-08-26
- head glass eyes painted.3mfDesigner
2.76 MB
2025-08-26
snapping_turtle @Print3DWorld.stlDesigner42.26 MB
2025-08-26
snapping_turtle painted @Print3DWorld.3mfDesigner15.23 MB
2025-08-26
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