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Can snapping turtles only eat under water?

eyelovemylizard Oct 16, 2005 01:13 PM

Can snapping turtles eat only under water? or can they eat out of water too? Just wondering.. thanks

Replies (4)

reptileguy2727 Oct 16, 2005 05:30 PM

thats a good question. i would think they could, but would be very stressed if out of water, and would refuse to.

turtledude03 Oct 16, 2005 09:44 PM

Snappers and other aquatic turtles can't eat out of water b/c their tongues are "fixed" to their bottom jaws. They have to have water to help them swallow food.

reptileguy2727 Oct 16, 2005 09:51 PM

how does the water help them swallow?

turtledude03 Oct 17, 2005 09:11 PM

They use it like whales do to force food down their throats. They "suck" water in and then expell it after they swallow.

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