Common Snapping Turtles have an incredible bite force that is capable of crushing bones and metal objects. They use this bite force to catch prey and defend themselves from predators. This Common Snapping Turtle (24-2518) was transported to our wildlife hospital after being found in a lethargic state. An x-ray was taken during intake revealing that the patient was gravid with 12 eggs. After spending a night in the hospital’s wildlife ward, the patient was moved to one of our outdoor habitats for

THERE'S NOTHING COMMON ABOUT COMMON SNAPPING TURTLES! These baby common snappers were recently spotted entering the world. Snapping turtles are typically born between August and October. They usually take between 60 to 100 days to hatch, but that date is dependent on weather and environmental conditions. Welcome to the world snappys. Video taken at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge by USFWS Video description: tiny snapping turtles emerge from a hole in the ground | U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Love and Snappers In common snapping turtles male agonism (competitive aggression) can be difficult to distinguish from romance. When I first saw these two going at it in a ditch, I assumed it was two males battling over territory, but eventually things seemed to settle down into well, not exactly what one might call cuddling, but they are snapping turtles after all, and while they are true survivors, exceptionally well adapted to their lifestyle, and bear a striking resemblance to the oldest-kn

Common snapping turtles have deceivingly long necks. You cannot hold a wild one from their sides or anywhere near their head because that head can wrap around and snap. #snappingturtle #turtle | Luke’s Goldies