Replica Hoplophoneus Occidentalis Skull in Matrix USFW The snapping turtle gets his

The snapping turtle gets his name from the defensive biting snaps it exhibits when threatened

causing prey to weaken from blood loss and shock

The left horn is naturally missing

The general morphology of the individual visible cranial bones is within normal limits

which lived for over 2 million years during the Pleistocene and Holocene epochs of the Quaternary period

Replica Hoplophoneus Occidentalis Skull in Matrix USFW The snapping turtle gets hisHoplophoneus occidentalis was one of the largest Nimravids of the Oligocene, approaching that of the extant jaguar. This is a cat like animal similar to saber toothed cats. It is a very rare species. This particular specimen was cast in matrix, using stone like casting materials to simulate the weight and appearance of the original. Specifications: High quality polyurethane resin cast 1: 1 scale 1 part skull (cranium and jaw cast as one piece) Skull