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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
Nice suprise in a new area... by Matt Hampel - May 24, 2004 03:35 PM	5	Jun 05, 2004 05:05 PM by Lyn
Alligator Snapper tankmate question.... by AdamDispenza - May 23, 2004 09:03 PM	4	Jun 21, 2004 12:42 AM by dante1
cought a lil girl today by CrazyCodyKadunk - May 23, 2004 01:18 PM	0	No replies
anything good? by nydon - May 23, 2004 12:13 PM	9	Jun 21, 2004 12:47 AM by dante1
Can someone please educate me on the proper way to pick up and handle my snapper without getting bit? by turtlequest - May 21, 2004 05:15 PM	5	Jun 21, 2004 12:54 AM by dante1
Snapping Turtle behavior question by CanopicJar - May 21, 2004 11:56 AM	5	Jun 21, 2004 12:59 AM by dante1
I saved a wild snapping turtle today. by Chameleon996 - May 20, 2004 08:35 PM	3	Jun 21, 2004 01:03 AM by dante1
What do i do about this green muck/ick on my alligator snappers? by dqreps - May 19, 2004 02:01 PM	5	Jun 21, 2004 01:09 AM by dante1
Is it safe to feed Snappers........... by Turtlequest - May 18, 2004 08:13 AM	3	Jun 21, 2004 01:13 AM by dante1
shedding by lorinda - May 17, 2004 03:04 PM	2	May 17, 2004 07:35 PM by ch23119
HELP!!! my common snapper turn white, what is going on? by choryin - May 16, 2004 03:29 AM	2	May 17, 2004 09:56 PM by golfdiva
Common and Florida snapper shells, is it just me................ by Kurma - May 14, 2004 09:56 PM	0	No replies
Lynne DeVries by crotalus - May 06, 2004 04:58 PM	0	No replies
Anyone ever get bit by their snapper, if so how bad? by Turtlequest - May 05, 2004 12:18 PM	7	Jun 21, 2004 01:25 AM by dante1
found snapper hit by car by danya - May 04, 2004 07:13 PM	4	Jun 21, 2004 01:32 AM by dante1
Albanistic snapping turtle pricing help by turtsandtorts - May 04, 2004 07:55 AM	1	May 05, 2004 09:20 AM by hudsonturner
filter for shallow water by ripthesnapper - May 03, 2004 12:57 AM	0	No replies
filter for shallow water for baby snapper by ripthesnapper - May 03, 2004 12:55 AM	2	Jun 21, 2004 01:39 AM by dante1
end of baby turtles tail nipped by ripthesnapper - May 03, 2004 12:27 AM	0	No replies
curing fungus by pauljwinans - May 02, 2004 10:11 PM	1	May 05, 2004 12:33 AM by golfdiva
Quick poll for the forum by athos_76 - May 01, 2004 10:50 AM	8	Jun 21, 2004 01:48 AM by dante1
How do you post pics in your'e message>? by Chloe3 - Apr 28, 2004 02:17 PM	0	No replies
Feeding big guys by MikeST - Apr 27, 2004 10:50 AM	12	May 08, 2004 05:13 PM by hemicide
Turtle traps? by psorensen - Apr 24, 2004 04:36 PM	5	May 31, 2004 04:09 PM by snappy
I found something intresting by westxturtleguy88 - Apr 24, 2004 02:25 AM	1	Apr 24, 2004 05:19 PM by crazycodykadunk
snapper photos.. by sk8r009 - Apr 23, 2004 06:41 PM	3	Apr 23, 2004 07:06 PM by reptilewild
Pics by westxturtleguy88 - Apr 23, 2004 02:08 PM	0	No replies
Pics by westxturtleguy88 - Apr 23, 2004 02:00 PM	1	Apr 23, 2004 02:09 PM by westxturtleguy88
snappers and snails? by westxturtleguy88 - Apr 23, 2004 05:14 AM	3	Apr 23, 2004 06:07 PM by westxturtleguy88
anyone with yahoo messenger??? by reptilewild - Apr 22, 2004 04:09 PM	3	Apr 23, 2004 04:33 PM by ch23119
question regarding my common snapping turtle. by Lorinda - Apr 21, 2004 04:29 PM	5	Apr 21, 2004 07:00 PM by ch23119
where can I purchase a good turtle filter from??? by reptilewild - Apr 21, 2004 01:13 PM	3	Apr 22, 2004 07:43 PM by ch23119
Any tips of field sexing adult snappers?? by Jeff Schofield - Apr 20, 2004 09:23 PM	0	No replies
fat turtle? by mulder73 - Apr 20, 2004 06:04 AM	0	No replies
found a snapper today..Need some help by reptilewild - Apr 19, 2004 11:27 PM	3	Apr 21, 2004 12:19 AM by reptilewild
florida snapper (chelydra serpentina osceola) by sk8r009 - Apr 19, 2004 08:52 PM	1	Apr 19, 2004 08:53 PM by sk8r009
Pics of my little guy tanker.. by BellyDraggers - Apr 19, 2004 08:33 PM	0	No replies
Turtle to foot by CanidMan - Apr 19, 2004 07:18 PM	1	Apr 19, 2004 07:40 PM by Anita
New pictures of my girl by CanidMan - Apr 19, 2004 07:17 PM	0	No replies
Common snapper photos by Kurma - Apr 18, 2004 08:20 PM	2	Apr 25, 2004 03:54 PM by Kurma
Check out these 2 big Snappers! by Turtlequest - Apr 17, 2004 04:40 PM	6	Apr 23, 2004 07:40 PM by crazycodykadunk
Alligator and common snappers by Azn_Man - Apr 12, 2004 10:32 PM	2	Apr 15, 2004 07:13 PM by wildtropics
catching snappers by snappy - Apr 11, 2004 12:25 AM	6	Apr 15, 2004 06:45 PM by CanidMan
before i buy by ALIESTER - Apr 10, 2004 08:26 PM	3	Apr 14, 2004 01:55 PM by MikeST
land by snappy - Apr 10, 2004 07:46 PM	7	Apr 11, 2004 03:22 PM by snappy
Testing my new digi cam on my Snapper! by turtlequest - Apr 10, 2004 07:33 PM	2	Apr 11, 2004 11:49 AM by packardm
snapping' shed? by mulder73 - Apr 10, 2004 10:25 AM	1	Apr 10, 2004 07:21 PM by Buddy25
snapper breeders by snappy - Apr 09, 2004 12:22 PM	3	Apr 10, 2004 01:41 AM by MartinWhalin1
snapping turtle by snappy - Apr 08, 2004 11:20 PM	5	Apr 09, 2004 12:38 PM by ch23119
Do snappers need a UV light? by turtlequest - Apr 08, 2004 01:25 PM	6	Apr 11, 2004 11:56 AM by packardm
Big alligator snappers by MikeST - Apr 07, 2004 08:34 AM	0	No replies
Could someone who recently purchased a snapping turtle... by bigel001 - Apr 06, 2004 11:36 PM	2	Apr 11, 2004 11:59 AM by packardm
small worms by MikeST - Apr 06, 2004 09:34 AM	2	Apr 06, 2004 04:40 PM by MikeST
my snapper by lizardboy - Apr 05, 2004 05:52 PM	1	Apr 05, 2004 05:53 PM by lizardboy
Baby Snapper getting Rough by dothedrew2222 - Apr 04, 2004 10:22 AM	3	Apr 11, 2004 12:28 PM by packardm
Need help with baby snappers! by weirdstuff1 - Apr 03, 2004 01:03 PM	0	No replies
Snapping Turtle Compatibility by gataylor - Apr 02, 2004 10:43 PM	4	Apr 05, 2004 09:43 AM by gataylor
are there.......................... by Juan M - Apr 01, 2004 09:39 PM	6	Apr 02, 2004 03:49 PM by HerpHelmz
Ssnapper found... by MartinWhalin1 - Apr 01, 2004 01:05 AM	5	Apr 02, 2004 03:15 PM by HerpHelmz
Stock tanks by CanidMan - Mar 30, 2004 06:02 PM	0	No replies
just curious! by mulder73 - Mar 30, 2004 01:04 PM	3	Apr 11, 2004 12:37 PM by packardm
I guess we were wrong... by Gary D. - Mar 29, 2004 12:17 PM	0	No replies
snappy 's food by mulder73 - Mar 29, 2004 08:20 AM	3	Mar 30, 2004 06:06 PM by CanidMan
goldfish? by mulder73 - Mar 26, 2004 06:12 AM	1	Mar 27, 2004 10:30 AM by chrysemys
Common Snapper excape! Huh?... by MartinWhalin1 - Mar 26, 2004 02:45 AM	5	Mar 26, 2004 07:22 PM by chrysemys
Legality of Alligator Snappers in Colorado by weirdstuff1 - Mar 25, 2004 10:04 PM	1	Apr 11, 2004 12:04 PM by packardm
Baby common snapper shedding (looks "shabby" most of the time)??? by duffy - Mar 25, 2004 05:36 PM	1	Mar 25, 2004 09:32 PM by ch23119
hatchling meal.. by mulder73 - Mar 25, 2004 08:48 AM	2	Mar 25, 2004 09:35 PM by ch23119
C. Serpentina Picture Needed... by BeDreamin - Mar 22, 2004 08:17 PM	3	Mar 23, 2004 05:16 PM by BeDreamin
R.I.P. Abrahms... by athos_76 - Mar 20, 2004 10:47 PM	4	Mar 22, 2004 02:49 PM by ch23119
my snapper wont eat his goldfish n/p by lizardboy - Mar 20, 2004 02:02 PM	2	Mar 22, 2004 03:49 PM by lizardboy
Needs some HELP!! by athos_76 - Mar 20, 2004 11:11 AM	0	No replies
question by lizardboy - Mar 19, 2004 04:22 PM	8	Mar 25, 2004 02:52 PM by HerpHelmz
a got my baby common snapper today and i have a few questions by lizardboy - Mar 16, 2004 08:15 PM	4	Mar 17, 2004 04:27 PM by athos_76
new cage by laughaha - Mar 10, 2004 12:52 PM	4	Mar 12, 2004 11:23 AM by laughaha

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