Description

The biggest things you notice about the alligator snapping turtle are its large head, strong jaws and hooked beak. It has a spiked, dark-brown carapace.  they have long, narrow tongues equipped with an appendage that looks like a worm to attract prey.

Diet

Besides fish alligator snapping turtles will also eat other turtles, frogs, snakes, snails, worms, clams, crayfish, and aquatic plants.

Young

Alligator snapping turtles actually just abandon their eggs! Which means most eggs will not hatch sadly, the alligator snapping turtle population is going down because of that!

Habitat

Alligator snapping turtles are usually found in fresh water systems and prefer to sit very deep in rivers, canals and lakes. They last about 40-50 minutes before having to go up to surface for air.

Facts

The alligator snapping turtle is given its name because its reptile like skin, turtle shaped body and also being able to snap someone’s finger off.

Turtles are usually very peaceful but the alligator snapping turtle is a very dangerous turtle especially with its mouth and very strong jaw.