{"product_id":"alligator-skull-replica","title":"Alligator Skull Replica, Hand Cast Plaster Sculpture 22L x 10W x 7H","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCounting Teeth on an Alligator Skull\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall, pointed teeth run along the jaw, and the bone above them is pitted like weathered stone. This \u003cstrong\u003ealligator skull replica\u003c\/strong\u003e is hand cast in plaster and measures 22 in long. It has the broad snout of the American alligator, eye sockets set high, and nostrils at the tip. It is a plaster cast, not a real skull.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hand cast plaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Studio White or Fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7 in H x 10 in W x 22 in L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 14 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage dimensions: 26 in x 14 in x 12 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction: Made to order in USA, ready to ship in 2 to 3 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Hand cast, so appearance may vary from piece to piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct number: THP4429-10 (Studio White), THP4429-73 (Fossil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the American Alligator\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe alligator lineage reaches back to the late Cretaceous period. An adult American alligator typically weighs about 790 lb and can grow to 13 ft long. The largest on record, found in Louisiana, measured 19.2 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeeth are the real story. An alligator keeps 74 to 80 teeth in its mouth at a time. As they wear down, new teeth replace them. Over a lifetime, one animal can go through 2,000 to 3,000 teeth. So how many can you count on this skull?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReading the Bone Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlligator skull bone is deeply pitted and ridged. This alligator skull replica reproduces that surface, down to the fine seams where skull plates meet. Small cracks cross the snout. Each cast varies slightly in color and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Sits Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 14 lb, this plaster alligator skull sits securely on a shelf, desk, or console. As alligator skull decor, it suits a study or a natural history display. As an alligator skull sculpture, it holds its own against a plain wall, where pitted bone catches light. Explore more creatures in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/museumize.com\/collections\/animal-art\"\u003eAnimal Art collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurious how an alligator regrows its teeth? Researchers explain the process. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.calacademy.org\/explore-science\/annual-teeth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAnnual Teeth - California Academy of Sciences\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant to know where alligators live and how they recovered from near extinction? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nationalzoo.si.edu\/animals\/american-alligator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAmerican Alligator - Smithsonian National Zoo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House Parts","offers":[{"title":"Studio White","offer_id":68555213471857,"sku":"THP4429-10","price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fossil","offer_id":68555213504625,"sku":"THP4429-73","price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/THP4429-10-alligator-white-4-1080sqr.jpg?v=1794254175","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/alligator-skull-replica","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}