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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
Happy New Year!!! from Brazil by Rodrigo - Dec 31, 2003 03:43 PM	0	No replies
Help with Florida Snappers by klugawitz - Dec 29, 2003 11:49 PM	1	Dec 30, 2003 05:46 AM by kurma
Pink skinned ali by Condaman74 - Dec 22, 2003 03:37 PM	2	Dec 23, 2003 02:17 PM by Condaman74
Different worms by allaroundanimals - Dec 21, 2003 06:57 PM	2	Dec 21, 2003 07:42 PM by allaroundanimals
Alligator Snapping Turtles by Hudson - Dec 20, 2003 01:30 PM	1	Dec 21, 2003 07:48 PM by allaroundanimals
I havent seen this before by Sharie - Dec 15, 2003 04:34 PM	3	Dec 23, 2003 06:59 AM by kurma
Stupid Question.. by Rouen - Dec 12, 2003 04:34 PM	1	Dec 12, 2003 07:54 PM by turtleguy2
Cool Florida snappers by SalS - Dec 09, 2003 04:42 PM	0	No replies
Alligator Snapping Turtle Cagemate? by Aaron_Luxenberg - Dec 07, 2003 10:43 PM	4	Dec 09, 2003 06:52 PM by 2manyherps
stock tank prices by phantoms - Dec 06, 2003 05:55 PM	2	Dec 06, 2003 06:13 PM by phantoms
Indoor enclosures for large ally snapper.....? by Osteolaemus - Dec 05, 2003 08:26 PM	0	No replies
Metabolic Bone Disease?? by Pagan - Dec 05, 2003 01:50 PM	0	No replies
Large Wood aquariums by MikeST - Dec 02, 2003 12:08 PM	5	Dec 03, 2003 04:08 PM by 2manyherps
feeding my macro reptomin... by judo153 - Dec 01, 2003 12:23 AM	6	Dec 04, 2003 11:25 AM by judo153
Snapper Habitat by Shido - Nov 28, 2003 02:26 PM	2	Nov 29, 2003 12:24 PM by Shido
Mr. Phew by kurma - Nov 26, 2003 07:22 AM	0	No replies
ATTN: hemicide by Maxime - Nov 25, 2003 06:02 PM	1	Nov 26, 2003 09:12 AM by hemicide
alligater snapping turtles by pantera - Nov 23, 2003 08:30 PM	2	Nov 24, 2003 08:28 AM by Dewback
hey by turtleguy2 - Nov 22, 2003 01:20 AM	16	Nov 25, 2003 08:33 PM by turtleguy2
Shells for sale by MikeST - Nov 17, 2003 08:52 AM	1	Nov 17, 2003 08:54 AM by MikeST
Tank Temp by MikeST - Nov 14, 2003 10:23 AM	1	Nov 23, 2003 03:00 AM by turtleguy2
Wood aquariums? by MikeSt - Nov 12, 2003 08:40 AM	7	Nov 13, 2003 12:53 PM by athos_76
Artificial Snapper Hibernation HELP! by LoganWrong - Nov 11, 2003 05:23 PM	1	Nov 11, 2003 07:09 PM by Accomplice
This place is a ghost-town by MikeST - Nov 11, 2003 11:44 AM	1	Nov 11, 2003 12:40 PM by Accomplice
Large alligator snapper feeding. by MikeST - Nov 10, 2003 01:35 PM	4	Nov 12, 2003 08:58 AM by MikeST
Stuffing themselves, and white tips by herpfood - Nov 09, 2003 02:34 PM	4	Nov 15, 2003 01:50 AM by MartinWhalin1
Land? by akita - Nov 06, 2003 08:25 PM	3	Nov 10, 2003 12:53 PM by TonyMaldonado
Well... I'm worried now... by athos_76 - Nov 06, 2003 12:00 AM	1	Nov 06, 2003 04:46 PM by athos_76
female ally snappers by thomas_dixon888 - Nov 05, 2003 07:51 AM	9	Nov 06, 2003 08:50 PM by Accomplice
5 inch male snapper with "prolapsed penis"? by turtsandtorts - Nov 04, 2003 05:23 PM	0	No replies
How Many Owners of Large Alligator Snappers Still Around? by Accomplice - Nov 04, 2003 09:18 AM	5	Nov 10, 2003 02:40 PM by Accomplice
Small little wormie thingies... by athos_76 - Nov 03, 2003 05:47 PM	11	Nov 08, 2003 09:19 AM by Anita
What should we do with this alligator snapper? by iluvturts - Nov 03, 2003 03:29 PM	2	Nov 05, 2003 03:01 PM by HerpHelmz
Anybody? by HerpHelmz - Nov 03, 2003 02:09 PM	1	Nov 03, 2003 02:35 PM by MikeST
Large turtle diet by MikeST - Nov 03, 2003 10:01 AM	3	Nov 04, 2003 09:11 AM by Accomplice
The Vet worked! by MikeST - Nov 03, 2003 09:49 AM	0	No replies
Land speed by hemicide - Nov 02, 2003 01:27 PM	2	Nov 05, 2003 09:58 AM by Accomplice
Scrubbing ym babies shells by herpfood - Oct 31, 2003 02:15 PM	0	No replies
Anybody? by HerpHelmz - Oct 31, 2003 02:14 PM	0	No replies
Vet results by MikeST - Oct 31, 2003 11:26 AM	0	No replies
5 inch male snapper looks like AN AD FOR VIAGRA -- HELP by turtsandtorts - Oct 30, 2003 06:47 PM	1	Nov 04, 2003 08:22 AM by Anita
hatchling common snapper is acting abnormal. by turtlequest - Oct 28, 2003 08:32 PM	4	Oct 30, 2003 01:31 PM by MikeST
Waste degrader by herpfood - Oct 25, 2003 07:53 PM	1	Oct 28, 2003 09:11 PM by panzer426
How can i feed my baby snapper in his tank? by turtlequest - Oct 25, 2003 07:23 PM	1	Oct 28, 2003 11:39 AM by hemicide
HURRAY!!! I saw one of my babies snath a piece of beefheart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! np by herpfood - Oct 24, 2003 04:53 PM	2	Oct 25, 2003 02:05 PM by Anita
OK, thank you for everyones help, update by herpfood - Oct 22, 2003 08:20 PM	0	No replies
Tank feeders by herpfood - Oct 22, 2003 02:22 PM	2	Oct 22, 2003 07:30 PM by bloomindaedalus
Egg Sac? by herpfood - Oct 21, 2003 02:09 PM	1	Oct 21, 2003 04:15 PM by Justin Stricklin
Worried about 1 hatchling by MikeST - Oct 20, 2003 09:14 AM	7	Oct 23, 2003 07:26 PM by bloomindaedalus
How do you all ..................... more by ReptileZ - Oct 19, 2003 09:05 PM	3	Oct 22, 2003 07:43 AM by kurma
!!!FECES!!! by herpfood - Oct 19, 2003 04:40 PM	3	Oct 19, 2003 08:04 PM by Odyssey
Bragging by golfdiva - Oct 17, 2003 08:50 PM	2	Oct 17, 2003 10:44 PM by bloomindaedalus
What do you do when your hatchlong haven't eaten by herpfood - Oct 17, 2003 02:41 PM	2	Oct 19, 2003 09:01 PM by ReptileZ
couple pics by sk8r009 - Oct 15, 2003 06:42 PM	1	Oct 15, 2003 06:44 PM by sk8r009
Outdoor materials by MikeST - Oct 15, 2003 12:12 PM	0	No replies
Cheaper fish by MikeST - Oct 13, 2003 10:59 AM	1	Oct 15, 2003 10:16 PM by iturnrocks
recently got my snapper a 150 gallon stock tank, photos by kurma - Oct 13, 2003 04:57 AM	2	Oct 16, 2003 08:21 PM by Justin Stricklin
Rate my snappers setup please. by TurtleQuest - Oct 12, 2003 10:09 PM	8	Oct 16, 2003 08:14 PM by Justin Stricklin
How long till I should start worrying? by babysnapper - Oct 12, 2003 08:48 PM	1	Oct 13, 2003 04:58 AM by kurma
Food for baby Alligator snapper by Parabuteo - Oct 11, 2003 02:48 PM	3	Oct 19, 2003 03:37 PM by panzer426
How am I doing with my first hatchling snapper...let me know. by turtlequest - Oct 10, 2003 07:49 PM	4	Oct 11, 2003 08:43 PM by golfdiva
caresheet for all snapping turtle?? by botz72 - Oct 10, 2003 03:17 PM	1	Oct 10, 2003 05:47 PM by Mafia187turtle
Chelydra specimens larger than 18" by tomt - Oct 10, 2003 02:59 AM	11	Oct 13, 2003 09:25 AM by tomt
florida snappers by juggallo - Oct 09, 2003 10:37 PM	0	No replies
Baby Rescue snapper(Oh ya I'm in Canada) by babysnapper - Oct 09, 2003 03:27 PM	0	No replies
Any ideas??? by c02 - Oct 08, 2003 08:17 PM	3	Oct 15, 2003 10:43 PM by RosyBoaStore
I NEED HELP!!!!!! by Kbelle - Oct 06, 2003 07:04 PM	2	Oct 07, 2003 07:46 PM by bloomindaedalus
a near turtle tragedy! by golfdiva - Oct 05, 2003 06:48 PM	3	Oct 11, 2003 08:45 PM by golfdiva
I really need your help in finding the right filter by 2turtlespecies - Oct 05, 2003 12:55 AM	3	Oct 08, 2003 03:07 PM by 2turtlespecies
My Turtle by Dewback - Oct 02, 2003 08:50 PM	2	Oct 03, 2003 11:14 AM by bloomindaedalus
Where did everyone go? by MikeST - Oct 02, 2003 12:15 PM	6	Oct 03, 2003 07:35 PM by Justin Stricklin
Need informative sites - what turtle is this? by rc_racer_007 - Sep 28, 2003 09:06 PM	2	Sep 29, 2003 03:21 PM by rc_racer_007
Question about food for matamata by D.K.S - Sep 28, 2003 01:34 PM	6	Oct 10, 2003 01:28 AM by iturnrocks
How do I know what kind of turtle I have?? by Lily970 - Sep 27, 2003 12:50 AM	2	Oct 03, 2003 07:59 PM by iturnrocks
Hornwort by Dewback - Sep 25, 2003 10:18 PM	1	Oct 01, 2003 07:35 PM by bloomindaedalus

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