Articulated Snake

🐍 Articulated Toy Snake (23cm) – Print-in-Place!

Bring this beautifully detailed, fully articulated toy snake to life! Designed with a striking, realistic scale texture and a robust print-in-place mechanism, this model wiggle and flexes naturally right off the build plate. It features a critical articulation point directly behind the head for extra expressive movement, making it a fantastic fidget toy or display piece.

At its default scale, the snake measures exactly 23cm in length, making it a quick, satisfying print that doesn't consume too much filament.

🛠️ Print Settings & Recommendations

• Material: PLA works perfectly for crisp scale details and smooth joint movement. Silk or dual-color co-extrusion PLA look absolutely incredible with this texture!
• Layer Height: 0.16mm or 0.2mm for optimal detail resolution on the scales.
• Infill: 10% - 15% (Gyroid or Grid recommended for optimal strength).
• Supports: NO SUPPORTS NEEDED! This is a 100% print-in-place, support-free design.

🚀 Post-Processing Note

Once the print is complete, let the build plate cool down completely before removing the snake. Gently flex each joint starting from the head down to the tail to break any minor adhesion and free up the articulation.

If you love this model, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and upload your print photos! I'd love to see the different colors and materials you use!