RATTLERZ: SNAKES THAT REALLY RATTLE

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I designed my own snake model, and after refining it through several prototypes, I'm excited to share the final result. Compared to other snakes on this platform, mine may not be as flexible, but it has less open space, making it a good balance between realism and flexibility. The tail prints hollow, so you'll need to add rattles during printing. I used chopped filament, which works well. Initially, I considered printed rattles, but they weren't loud enough. If you look at the photos, you can see the rattles inside one of the blue tails. When adding filament as rattles, don't do it too soon or your cooling fan will blow them away. Fill the tail 1/4 to 1/2 full for a decent rattling sound. I've included the components needed to create a customized snake length, so feel free to experiment with different lengths. I managed to print one that was about 34 inches long. Make sure to add it to the "Made" section when you're finished. These snakes make fantastic bath toys for kids. They'll float and wiggle in the water's turbulence, providing endless entertainment. However, please note that this snake cannot be assembled after printing; you'll need to lay out the components in your slicing software to achieve a customized length. For optimal results, use the following print settings: * Layer thickness: 0.2mm * Infill percentage: 10-20% * Supports: Off * Raft: Off * Retraction: On To ensure smooth printing, you'll need to break free some joints during assembly. Retraction and Z-hop can help with this process. I print on a glass heated bed sprayed with Aquanet, but I haven't tried printing with any materials other than PLA. The overhangs are quite steep in some areas. If you want your snake to rattle, add chopped filament to the tail between the 65-80% print mark.