{"product_id":"alligator-skull-scaled-3d-print","title":"Alligator Skull - Scaled 3D Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a fierce piece of prehistoric swamp lore into your space with this highly detailed, 75% scaled alligator skull replica. Carefully 3D printed using high-resolution settings, this model beautifully captures the wide, armored snout, intricate bone pitting, and sharp tooth sockets of nature's ultimate ambush predator with incredible precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReal crocodilian specimens are heavily regulated, fragile, and difficult to ethically source or display cleanly. This durable, scaled-down replica provides an ethical and practical way to showcase and study ancient predatory osteology safely. Whether elevating a dark academia bookshelf, adding a unique scaled centerpiece to an oddities and curiosities cabinet, or serving as a durable tactile reference for an art studio or classroom, this striking piece perfectly bridges the gap between natural history and sculptural decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700\"\u003eWhy This Piece Stands Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700\"\u003eAnatomical Accuracy:\u003c\/span\u003e Digitally referenced from authentic zoological specimens to faithfully preserve true cranial proportions, heavy dermal pitting, and formidable predatory dentition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700\"\u003eEthical \u0026amp; Fragile-Free:\u003c\/span\u003e Enjoy the ancient presence of crocodilian osteology without the legal permits, delicate fragility, or ethical concerns of preserved real bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700\"\u003eRealistic Bone Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e Printed in a natural bone-white filament that catches ambient lighting to accentuate rugged bone textures and deepen intense facial shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700\"\u003eHigh-Strength Build:\u003c\/span\u003e Crafted in durable PLA+ for superior layer adhesion, crisp surface detailing, and lasting structural rigidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700\"\u003eCompact Display Proportions:\u003c\/span\u003e Scaled down to 75% life size and balanced to rest flat and secure on a desk, shelf, mantlepiece, specimen riser, or beneath a glass cloche without taking up excessive space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700\"\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e 75% Scale\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e 270 mm (approx. 10.6 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e 120 mm (approx. 4.7 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e 95 mm (approx. 3.7 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e PLA+\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700\"\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700\"\u003eMade to Order \/ Small Batch:\u003c\/span\u003e I keep 1 or 2 of each item in stock prepped for rapid dispatch. Larger orders will require fresh prints and may take longer. These are crafted, hand-cleaned, and packed within 2–5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700\"\u003eCustom Requests:\u003c\/span\u003e Custom scaling, alternative finishes, or bespoke colorways are available, feel free to get in touch via the Contact Us page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e Each piece is individually 3D printed and hand-finished. Subtle micro-layer lines and minor surface variations are natural characteristics of the printing process, making each skull a unique display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eModel Attribution: Digitally derived from \"Alligator Skull and Mandible\" (\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skfb.ly\/6WEZp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ehttps:\/\/skfb.ly\/6WEZp\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cem\u003e) by Eric Bauer, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ehttp:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cem\u003e).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimonPrints3D","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58945769079167,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5693\/7855\/files\/efdd0a_cc2d34e7c472453eb6c81dfa7faa55a1_mv2.jpg?v=1792906946","url":"https:\/\/www.simonprints3d.co.uk\/products\/alligator-skull-scaled-3d-print","provider":"SimonPrints3D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}