Florida worm lizard Skull Replica (Museum Quality)

This product is a 10:1 scale replica of a Florida Worm Lizard skull, enlarged to showcase the fine details of this unique burrowing reptile. This high-quality replica provides a rare glimpse into the anatomy of this elusive species and is perfect for educational displays and collections focused on herpetology.

Size

Scale: 10:1

Length: 10 cm / 4 in

Scientific Name: Rhineura floridana

Taxonomy: Animalia > Chordata > Reptilia > Squamata > Amphisbaenidae > Rhineura

The Florida Worm Lizard (Rhineura floridana) is a legless, burrowing reptile native to the sandy soils of Florida. Resembling an earthworm due to its elongated, cylindrical body and smooth scales, this creature is adapted for a subterranean lifestyle. Its skull is uniquely structured for digging, with a reinforced, wedge-shaped design that allows it to push through soil. Unlike many other reptiles, the Florida Worm Lizard is an amphisbaenian, a specialized group of limbless reptiles adapted to life underground.

This Florida Worm Lizard skull replica is produced using an accurate 3D scan of a real specimen, enlarged to 10 times its actual size to highlight its specialized cranial adaptations. Made from durable resin and carefully hand-painted, this replica allows for detailed examination of the skull’s robust, compact structure suited for burrowing.

Perfect for herpetologists, educators, and reptile enthusiasts, this Florida Worm Lizard skull replica offers valuable insights into the anatomy and adaptations of burrowing reptiles. It serves as a distinctive educational resource for classrooms and a fascinating display piece for collections dedicated to unique reptilian species and evolutionary adaptations.