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Snapping Turtles
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
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Chelydridae is a family of turtles which has two living genera,Chelydra the snapping turtles, and its larger relative Macrochelys, of which Alligator Snapping Turtle(Macrochelys temminckiithe) is the only member. Both are endemic to the Western Hemisphere.
Snapping Turtles are noted for their belligerent disposition when out of the water, their powerful beak-like jaws, and their highly mobile head and neck. The largest freshwater turtle in North America, the alligator snapper keeps to primarily southern U.S. waters and can be immediately distinguished from the Common Snapping Turtle by the three distinct rows of spikes and raised plates on the carapace.
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Odd Snapper Behavior in Upper Cuyahoga
by meatwaggon - Aug 24, 2004 02:39 PM |
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Aug 26, 2004 12:38 PM by CanidMan |
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Baby Not Growing
by cichlid man - Aug 24, 2004 01:59 PM |
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Aug 24, 2004 11:42 PM by ch23119 |
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snapping turtle eggs, problem!?
by mantisman - Aug 23, 2004 08:51 AM |
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Aug 24, 2004 01:47 PM by cichlid man |
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question about snappers
by dagangsta - Aug 20, 2004 02:29 AM |
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Aug 26, 2004 12:41 PM by CanidMan |
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Hatchlings....
by HerperHelmz - Aug 17, 2004 05:07 PM |
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Aug 20, 2004 12:12 PM by prpipes1 |
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Question about Snapper eggs
by pebbles_225 - Aug 12, 2004 04:41 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Please Help, Turtle tail looks really bad
by SmokingJoe - Aug 12, 2004 03:28 AM |
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Aug 12, 2004 03:49 PM by CanidMan |
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Help!soil too compact!!
by Corn22 - Aug 11, 2004 04:53 PM |
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Latest pic
by canidman - Aug 10, 2004 05:00 PM |
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Aug 10, 2004 05:53 PM by canidman |
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Hypo Alligator Snapper Questions
by bobmcloughlin - Aug 08, 2004 03:57 PM |
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Aug 09, 2004 08:39 AM by MikeSt |
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What should I do with an Alligator Snapper?
by kudleguy - Aug 08, 2004 02:49 PM |
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Sep 22, 2004 03:06 AM by joeysgreen |
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Big Common Snapper
by bobmcloughlin - Aug 04, 2004 06:13 PM |
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Sep 18, 2004 10:40 PM by dqreps |
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Alligator snapping turtle and a common snapping turtle
by oldrippy - Aug 04, 2004 12:12 PM |
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Hatchling snapping turtle
by oldrippy - Aug 03, 2004 11:57 AM |
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Aug 05, 2004 12:44 AM by MartinWhalin1 |
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Found eggs...what to do?
by Greg - Aug 02, 2004 08:11 AM |
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Aug 03, 2004 04:30 PM by HerperHelmz |
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26in carapace
by copa - Aug 01, 2004 01:44 PM |
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Nov 13, 2004 11:33 PM by dqreps |
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florida snappers, hi orange
by sk8r009 - Jul 30, 2004 11:18 PM |
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Aug 02, 2004 04:35 PM by canidman |
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just thought I'd share NP
by ch23119 - Jul 29, 2004 12:25 AM |
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Aug 09, 2004 06:50 PM by Maxime |
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New hatchling water depth question
by Doug-P - Jul 26, 2004 09:47 PM |
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Jul 29, 2004 07:21 PM by Doug-P |
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FEEDING TURTLES SMALL FROGS???
by ripthesnapper - Jul 26, 2004 06:48 PM |
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Jul 29, 2004 05:30 PM by duffy |
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How do you tell the sex of a snapper?
by JamesShrugged - Jul 23, 2004 02:59 AM |
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pregnant snapping turtle will not lay eggs! HELPPPPPPPPPP
by crochunter - Jul 22, 2004 07:53 PM |
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Jul 31, 2004 11:50 PM by Odyssey |
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New addition to the family.
by athos_76 - Jul 21, 2004 07:38 AM |
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Jul 30, 2004 10:43 PM by golfdiva |
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my snapper....
by hendrix - Jul 21, 2004 12:41 AM |
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Jul 21, 2004 05:43 PM by hendrix |
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Baby snapper escaped- Looks like raisin... Are they hardy?
by plungerproject - Jul 20, 2004 01:40 PM |
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male florida snapper...
by sk8r009 - Jul 16, 2004 10:23 AM |
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Jul 16, 2004 04:45 PM by HerperHelmz |
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lazy turtle
by herps - Jul 15, 2004 07:32 PM |
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Jul 20, 2004 08:46 AM by MikeST |
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I think she needs professional help?
by golfdiva - Jul 10, 2004 08:54 PM |
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Jul 14, 2004 09:23 PM by golfdiva |
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please help with my snapper eggs
by The_Ox - Jul 06, 2004 02:40 PM |
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Jul 09, 2004 03:32 AM by snakecharmed |
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Sanitizing Crayfish
by psorensen - Jul 06, 2004 02:17 PM |
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Jul 07, 2004 06:09 AM by athos_76 |
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How much should a snapper eat?
by ChestHam - Jul 06, 2004 12:57 PM |
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does she like this or not?
by golfdiva - Jul 04, 2004 09:51 PM |
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Jul 05, 2004 10:58 PM by golfdiva |
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Purchasing
by topdawgl99 - Jul 03, 2004 01:23 PM |
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Jul 06, 2004 09:11 AM by MikeST |
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I was quite angry the other day
by Ryan Shackleton - Jul 02, 2004 04:37 PM |
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Sep 16, 2004 08:31 PM by Thor66 |
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basking ally snapper
by sk8r009 - Jul 02, 2004 01:17 PM |
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Jul 06, 2004 03:12 PM by MikeST |
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Alligator snapper prolapse ?
by hopjams - Jun 29, 2004 07:18 PM |
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Jul 03, 2004 09:05 PM by hopjams |
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IO Press: Stalking the snapper
by - Jun 29, 2004 01:32 PM |
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????????????
by b_c_reptile - Jun 28, 2004 11:23 AM |
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Jun 28, 2004 01:27 PM by SteveH |
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a nice pic
by rope - Jun 27, 2004 10:47 PM |
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Jun 28, 2004 09:23 PM by rope |
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eggs
by snappy - Jun 26, 2004 10:14 PM |
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Jun 27, 2004 02:18 PM by HerperHelmz |
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Finally....
by OneTwoManyHerps - Jun 26, 2004 04:45 PM |
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turtle doesn't like water?
by golfdiva - Jun 25, 2004 11:06 PM |
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Jun 26, 2004 05:26 PM by Kurma |
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water
by herper1990 - Jun 25, 2004 10:04 AM |
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Jun 26, 2004 11:00 PM by snappy |
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new AST has worm living in shell
by djs27 - Jun 24, 2004 04:10 PM |
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Jun 29, 2004 07:56 PM by phantoms |
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Baby Snapping Turtle Pic
by tspuckler - Jun 24, 2004 11:00 AM |
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catch and release
by rope - Jun 23, 2004 10:36 PM |
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Jun 25, 2004 09:47 PM by rope |
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N/P: Do snappers always do this???
by herpheart13 - Jun 22, 2004 12:41 PM |
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Jun 23, 2004 12:06 PM by herpheart13 |
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LA Press: Louisiana may protect alligator snappers
by - Jun 21, 2004 08:43 AM |
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Update: the best turtle cage ever!
by golfdiva - Jun 20, 2004 09:19 PM |
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Hey, found some big snapping turtles!!!
by herpheart13 - Jun 20, 2004 05:59 PM |
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Albino Snapping Turtle...PICS!!
by animals4education - Jun 20, 2004 05:29 PM |
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Can't believe it didn't bite me
by WildBill - Jun 19, 2004 11:03 PM |
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Jun 26, 2004 10:25 PM by snappy |
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Giant turtle
by CrazyCodyKadunk - Jun 19, 2004 02:38 PM |
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Jun 24, 2004 10:07 AM by turtsandtorts |
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Housing Ally Snapper (quick question)
by thomas_dixon888 - Jun 18, 2004 08:00 AM |
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Jun 23, 2004 08:24 AM by MikeST |
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Where to buy an Alligator Snapper
by heloderma2004 - Jun 17, 2004 12:25 AM |
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Jun 18, 2004 05:51 PM by turtsandtorts |
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young snapper found in SE Mi on road...need general info and possible health issues
by AaronMi - Jun 16, 2004 12:11 PM |
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Jun 26, 2004 10:28 PM by snappy |
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How to hold a snapper vs an alligator snapper -- photos with John Richards as well!
by turtsandtorts - Jun 15, 2004 10:35 AM |
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Jun 15, 2004 10:43 AM by repzoo44 |
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Proper technique for holdong snappers....???
by repzoo44 - Jun 14, 2004 08:10 PM |
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Jun 14, 2004 08:11 PM by repzoo44 |
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The "Ivory snapper"
by turtsandtorts - Jun 14, 2004 01:04 PM |
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Jun 15, 2004 04:00 PM by HerperHelmz |
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Alligator snapper questions
by Doug-P - Jun 10, 2004 10:06 PM |
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Jun 16, 2004 10:26 PM by Doug-P |
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cage question
by ch23119 - Jun 08, 2004 11:44 PM |
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Can you use play sand as a substrate?
by turtlequest - Jun 08, 2004 08:52 PM |
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Jun 11, 2004 09:07 AM by MikeST |
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Anyone in NC who owns A Common Snapper?
by Tumtum03 - Jun 08, 2004 08:48 PM |
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Jun 09, 2004 09:24 AM by athos_76 |
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Is there Any Hope for these Eggs ? (Picture)
by Lyn - Jun 05, 2004 04:51 PM |
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Jun 16, 2004 12:18 PM by davidd |
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Turtle Soup?
by laughaha - Jun 02, 2004 10:40 PM |
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Sep 16, 2004 08:45 PM by Thor66 |
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my snapper
by turtlezee - Jun 01, 2004 12:48 PM |
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Jun 01, 2004 12:56 PM by ch23119 |
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my turtles
by turtlezee - Jun 01, 2004 05:05 AM |
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Jun 03, 2004 08:33 AM by turtlezee |
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The best turtle cage ever!
by golfdiva - May 31, 2004 09:38 PM |
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Jun 12, 2004 07:53 AM by repturd |
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Snapper/softshell eggs
by Rick D - May 29, 2004 08:22 PM |
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May 31, 2004 11:03 PM by Osteolaemus |
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Feeding a snapper other dry foods besides turtle pellets...
by athos_76 - May 27, 2004 09:43 PM |
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Snapper eggs
by coolcritter - May 25, 2004 05:48 PM |
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May 25, 2004 08:13 PM by coolcritter |
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when did u start catching snappers?
by CrazyCodyKadunk - May 25, 2004 05:24 PM |
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Jun 20, 2004 05:37 PM by dante1 |
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ever happen to you
by CrazyCodyKadunk - May 25, 2004 05:04 PM |
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wading
by Justin Stricklin - May 25, 2004 02:09 PM |
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Sep 18, 2004 04:07 PM by Thor66 |
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My rescue
by zoodude - May 24, 2004 09:56 PM |
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Jun 21, 2004 12:32 AM by dante1 |
