Stone Rattlesnake at The British Museum, London
Source: MyMiniFactory by Scan The World
The Stone Rattlesnake at The British Museum, London is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Scan The World. This realistic depiction of a rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus) accurately records many important anatomical details. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This realistic depiction of a rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus) accurately records many important anatomical details. The Aztecs carved naturalistic sculptures of selected reptiles, birds and insects, suggesting that their life cycles and habits were closely observed. On this snake the small circular cavities on either side of the head between the nostrils and the eyes are the external openings to highly effective heat sensors, enabling the snake to locate and strike at prey in complete darkness. The hole visible on the floor of the mouth is the trachea. In snakes this is movable, so that when a snake is ingesting its prey, the trachea moves forward to enable it to continue to breathe. The traces of red pigment on the right nostril and mouth and the red dots on the surfaces of the ventral co…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Stone Rattlesnake at The British Museum, London is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Scan The World.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Scan The World, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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