Articulated Snake STL – Flexy Print-in-Place 3D Model

Hey everyone! 🐍✨

Meet the Articulated Flexy Snake - a smooth, satisfying, print-in-place creature designed to slither straight off your build plate!

With clean articulation and a solid, durable design, this snake is perfect for desk toys, display pieces, or just flexing endlessly in your hands.

The full-length snake measures 59 cm long (≈ 23.2 inches), giving it an impressive presence while keeping all joints smooth and functional.

🖨 Recommended Print Settings:

• Layer Height: 0.15–0.2 mm

• Infill: 10–15%

• Perimeters/Walls: 2

• Supports: Not required (support-free design)

• Material: PLA recommended

• Orientation: Print flat on the build plate

Snake length:

• • 59 cm long (≈ 23.2 inches) - v1 version.

Two versions are included to match different printer sizes and eye options:

📦 Included in the ZIP archive:

• • .stl files for V1 (10 mm eyes)

• • .stl files for V2 (8 mm eyes)

• • Print-ready, support-free models

🔹 Version 1 (V1)

• • Designed for 10 mm eyes

• • Requires a 25 × 25 cm build plate

• • Best for larger printers

• • More presence and detail due to the bigger scale

🔹 Version 2 (V2)

• • Designed for 8 mm eyes

• • Fits perfectly on an 18 × 18 cm build plate

• • Ideal for smaller printers

• • Same design, just scaled down

⚠ Important Notes:

This model is designed to be printed at the provided scale. Scaling may affect joint tolerances and articulation quality, so adjust carefully if needed.

💡 Tip for best articulation:

Let the print cool completely before moving it. Gently flex each joint to loosen movement without forcing or snapping parts.

Download, print, and let this articulated snake slither into your collection! 🐍✨