{"product_id":"real-snapping-turtle-skull-pathology-211732-639183500459431453","title":"Real Snapping Turtle Skull - Pathology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis real snapping turtle skull exhibits notable pathological features, including abnormal growth across the skull and pathology affecting the right mandibular joint. These characteristics make it an excellent educational resource for studying disease processes, anatomical variations, and comparative skeletal morphology in reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe common snapping turtle is a large freshwater turtle found across much of North America, known for its powerful jaws and defensive nature on land. It has a rugged, ridged shell, a long tail, and a thick neck with a sharp beak-like mouth capable of delivering a strong bite—powerful enough to break through sticks and even small bones. Despite their fierce reputation, snapping turtles are generally shy in the water and prefer to stay hidden in muddy bottoms of ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents with growth across skull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents with pathology on right mandibular joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull - Pathology Length 12.9 cm (5.1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull - Pathology Width 8.8 cm (3.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull - Pathology Height 6.9 cm (2.7 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Skulls Unlimited International, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64126030741873,"sku":"OK-211732","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1467\/6660\/files\/DSC06635.jpg?v=1782825645","url":"https:\/\/www.skullsunlimited.com\/products\/real-snapping-turtle-skull-pathology-211732-639183500459431453","provider":"Skulls Unlimited International, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}