What type of animal was Splinter?

Splinter was a sewer rat, also known as the brown rat, common rat, or Norway rat, scientific name Rattus norvegicus. But he was genetically enhanced, so it would be fair to call him a new species, Rattus sapiens, or “thinking rat.” read more

While Splinter wasn't seen much in the "Back to the Sewers" season, the focus of those episodes is the Turtles' efforts to find Splinter's data bits by traveling all over cyberspace. Splinter is restored in the final episode and helps defeat the Cyber Shredder. 1987 animated series. In the 1987 TMNT cartoon, Splinter and Yoshi are combined. read more

Splinters commonly consist of wood, but there are many other types. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), common types of splinters are glass, plastic, metal, and spines of animals. Splinters can necessitate amputation; if it is in the finger for more than 2-3 days, advice should be sought from a doctor. read more