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Snapping Turtles

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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. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of species and subspecies of Snapping Turtles.
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Topic	Replies	Last Post
Baby a.s. by norcalherps - Aug 09, 2005 11:38 PM	2	Aug 10, 2005 10:32 PM by norcalherps
alligator snapper? by kevwat87 - Aug 08, 2005 06:04 PM	6	Aug 13, 2005 09:24 PM by mohawkthunder
Photo of male common by Kurma - Aug 08, 2005 12:00 PM	2	Aug 13, 2005 09:27 PM by mohawkthunder
NS Press: Valley man goes fishing, winds up wrestling turtle by - Aug 07, 2005 09:57 PM	1	Aug 08, 2005 10:32 AM by turtledude03
Common snapper tank by flamer299 - Aug 07, 2005 07:47 PM	2	Aug 29, 2005 10:49 PM by reptileguy2727
Snapper Vivarium: Is it possible!?! by coluberking25 - Aug 06, 2005 09:29 PM	12	Aug 10, 2005 10:32 PM by golfdiva
Special Guest Chat - John Binns / IRCF by phratz - Aug 06, 2005 09:17 AM	0	No replies
Filters by mr_phew - Aug 05, 2005 01:27 PM	2	Aug 06, 2005 12:30 AM by yaakyar
New to forum, pic of snapper by Grish - Aug 05, 2005 10:46 AM	7	Aug 12, 2005 12:19 PM by Grish
AR Press: Alligator snapping turtle: Arkansas giant worth saving by - Aug 03, 2005 06:37 AM	0	No replies
ally snapper by skaterific - Aug 02, 2005 05:02 PM	2	Aug 05, 2005 12:22 AM by skaterific
Mr Phew by Kurma - Aug 02, 2005 04:43 PM	1	Aug 05, 2005 12:33 PM by mr_phew
Yearling Pinkskin from P&Js by SteveH - Aug 01, 2005 09:45 PM	1	Aug 02, 2005 08:24 PM by topdawgl99
ally snapper? by skaterific - Aug 01, 2005 04:38 PM	1	Aug 01, 2005 06:33 PM by SteveH
Just wanted to post a pic of my monster...new and old by athos_76 - Aug 01, 2005 10:50 AM	0	No replies
? for sox by skaterific - Jul 29, 2005 08:41 PM	0	No replies
Another case of mistaken identity by ronsmith - Jul 29, 2005 03:46 PM	1	Jul 29, 2005 03:53 PM by golfdiva
Dinner for 17 by hatchman - Jul 28, 2005 10:49 PM	4	Jul 29, 2005 07:52 PM by hatchman
CO Press: No soup for you: Turtle saved by reptile show by - Jul 28, 2005 06:49 PM	0	No replies
TX Press: Alligator in Gee Lake turns out to be big fish story by - Jul 28, 2005 06:43 PM	0	No replies
OK Press: Ugly has a look, and it's in the way we act by - Jul 28, 2005 06:41 PM	0	No replies
snapping turtle breeding by skaterific - Jul 28, 2005 05:55 PM	1	Jul 29, 2005 12:44 AM by skaterific
CO Press: Turtle saved by reptile show by - Jul 28, 2005 06:57 AM	0	No replies
African clawed frog & Bullfrog tadpoles as feeders? by TommyTurtleMan - Jul 26, 2005 05:53 PM	3	Jul 27, 2005 04:02 AM by joeysgreen
Hunting for Snappers by gerald13 - Jul 26, 2005 03:15 PM	15	Aug 04, 2005 10:25 PM by boxielover
Snapper Photo Contest 2!!!!!!!!!! Feeding Theme..... by TommyTurtleMan - Jul 26, 2005 01:20 PM	5	Jul 28, 2005 12:14 AM by mr_phew
Need help with new florida snapper baby by Gerald13 - Jul 25, 2005 02:14 PM	7	Jul 29, 2005 12:37 AM by skaterific
AND THE WINNER IS!!!!!!! by TommyTurtleMan - Jul 25, 2005 05:53 AM	4	Jul 26, 2005 05:34 PM by TommyTurtleMan
Any Snappers in Jacksonville? by Gerald13 - Jul 23, 2005 06:55 AM	3	Jul 25, 2005 08:30 AM by Dewback
Best Snapper Picture contest.. Winner will get $1!!!!!!!! by TommyTurtleMan - Jul 22, 2005 08:02 PM	13	Jul 26, 2005 01:04 PM by TommyTurtleMan
HELP:::: by stephen - Jul 21, 2005 10:31 PM	3	Jul 22, 2005 09:49 AM by stephen
Master Snapping Turtle link list by TommyTurtleMan - Jul 19, 2005 09:16 PM	2	Aug 07, 2005 01:16 AM by mr_phew
flaking or fungus by start2finish01 - Jul 18, 2005 08:57 PM	4	Jul 20, 2005 06:55 PM by start2finish01
Picking up snappers from Aquarium Help by Turtlequest - Jul 17, 2005 06:07 PM	1	Jul 17, 2005 08:23 PM by SteveH
PA Press: No leave for cop who shot turtle by - Jul 17, 2005 08:05 AM	0	No replies
Common Snapper pics by chrysemys - Jul 16, 2005 12:33 AM	2	Jul 16, 2005 08:35 PM by golfdiva
Pinkskin common snappers? by SteveH - Jul 14, 2005 07:14 PM	1	Jul 14, 2005 09:58 PM by turtlesox
my pinkskin snapper by bobmcloughlin - Jul 14, 2005 04:04 PM	3	Jul 14, 2005 07:06 PM by turtlesox
question shell issue by steffke - Jul 12, 2005 09:53 PM	5	Jul 13, 2005 10:23 PM by steffke
Anyone have leucistic snappers? by HerperHelmz - Jul 12, 2005 04:59 PM	15	Aug 18, 2005 10:42 PM by Cliff88
Big guy by jthmpsn - Jul 12, 2005 10:51 AM	2	Jul 15, 2005 04:29 PM by BTRBR
Snappy gets her own apartment! by golfdiva - Jul 11, 2005 07:37 PM	11	Jul 15, 2005 10:50 PM by golfdiva
Boy or Girl? by MastinoMike - Jul 11, 2005 11:41 AM	3	Jul 11, 2005 05:52 PM by chrysemys
PA Press: Turtle shooting draws criticism Unpleasant by - Jul 10, 2005 08:15 PM	0	No replies
NC Press: Turtle tales: 7-year-old reels in a big one by - Jul 10, 2005 08:12 PM	0	No replies
crushed coral by Dewback - Jul 10, 2005 03:48 PM	5	Jul 12, 2005 10:25 PM by blue91272
Holding Snappers by the Tail by iturnrocks - Jul 09, 2005 10:55 AM	2	Jul 11, 2005 10:08 PM by rick d
floating alli snapper by skaterific - Jul 08, 2005 10:30 PM	7	Jul 11, 2005 11:08 PM by doug-p
P&J Turtle Farm .VS Turtleman / John Richards .. PINK Skin Alligator Snappers by yaakyar - Jul 06, 2005 10:05 PM	13	Jul 08, 2005 05:27 PM by yaakyar
Feeding a cockroach to a Common Snapper by Centurian - Jul 06, 2005 08:35 AM	1	Jul 06, 2005 06:59 PM by justin stricklin
Crossing roads by joeysgreen - Jul 06, 2005 08:24 AM	0	No replies
Sexing Common Snappers by coluberking25 - Jul 04, 2005 03:47 PM	6	Jul 07, 2005 02:41 PM by coluberking25
Changing enclosures....is this too stressful? by tank003 - Jul 03, 2005 12:21 PM	4	Jul 03, 2005 10:20 PM by golfdiva
ON Press: Turtle back up the creek by - Jul 03, 2005 09:39 AM	0	No replies
Pic of my litte common... by chrysemys - Jul 03, 2005 12:23 AM	1	Jul 03, 2005 08:28 PM by coluberking25
He's baaaaaaaaaaack........ by coluberking25 - Jul 02, 2005 03:00 PM	1	Jul 06, 2005 11:56 PM by iturnrocks
Snapping Turtle Eggs by Solaris16 - Jul 01, 2005 09:03 PM	0	No replies
What kind of turtle? by soadfreakazoid - Jul 01, 2005 07:21 AM	2	Jul 04, 2005 08:11 PM by soadfreakazoid
visiting florida july 8-12 by phil1904 - Jul 01, 2005 03:35 AM	0	No replies
Housing by oldrippy - Jun 29, 2005 08:55 PM	1	Jul 02, 2005 12:36 PM by chrysemys
Snapper Hatchling Hunting by coluberking25 - Jun 29, 2005 08:20 PM	4	Jul 01, 2005 09:10 PM by coluberking25
while fishing. by bstro - Jun 29, 2005 12:49 PM	2	Jul 01, 2005 05:44 PM by bstro
Ally Oddity by doug-p - Jun 28, 2005 07:19 PM	3	Jun 29, 2005 09:08 PM by SteveH
Herp Vet by carlsyoung - Jun 28, 2005 01:46 PM	3	Jun 29, 2005 10:29 PM by golfdiva
Turtle at water treatment plant by leapin4lizards - Jun 27, 2005 07:56 PM	4	Jun 29, 2005 08:31 PM by leapin4lizards
ON Press: Turtle crossing poses danger to drivers and turtles alike by - Jun 27, 2005 05:35 PM	0	No replies
ME Press: Watch out for snappers on the move by - Jun 26, 2005 12:34 PM	0	No replies
GBR/GER Press: Snapping turtle bit boy's penis by - Jun 26, 2005 12:33 PM	0	No replies
ridding my snapping turtle of nematodes... by athos_76 - Jun 24, 2005 08:54 PM	3	Jun 28, 2005 05:56 AM by joeysgreen
To all! by Mike Stefani - Jun 23, 2005 01:18 PM	9	Jun 27, 2005 12:13 PM by SteveH
big snapper outside? by MikeST - Jun 23, 2005 12:14 PM	3	Jun 24, 2005 09:49 AM by MikeST
MY Pigtail Alligator Snapper by turtlesox - Jun 22, 2005 08:23 PM	1	Jun 23, 2005 12:34 AM by justin stricklin
A new experiment with pinks by justin stricklin - Jun 22, 2005 11:26 AM	15	Jun 27, 2005 01:41 PM by justin stricklin
Pink and Leucistic by turtlesox - Jun 22, 2005 02:10 AM	8	Jun 23, 2005 11:25 AM by Dewback
Anyone know how to make a 'cement' snapper pond? by snakecharmed - Jun 22, 2005 12:05 AM	1	Jun 22, 2005 01:01 PM by justin stricklin

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