Authentic Snapping Turtle Skull Specimen - Real Animal Bone for Pathology Study, Taxidermy & Science Education | Perfect for Biology Classrooms, Medical Research & Oddity Collections

The turtle, considered the oldest of the living reptiles, first evolved around 200 million years ago. The snapping turtle gets its name from the defensive biting snaps it exhibits when threatened. Its powerful bite can inflict substantial injuries to the curious predator. The snapping turtle, like all turtles, have a modified skeletal structure that includes a bony carapace (or shell) for protection.

• The mandible exhibits pathology
• Skull Length 9.70 cm (3.8 in)
• Skull Width 6.60 cm (2.6 in)
• Skull Height 5.20 cm (2 in)