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Snapping Turtles
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2006.
Photo courtesy of Dinobot711
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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Baby Alli Wont Snap
by marktim84 - Dec 30, 2006 10:25 AM |
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Dec 30, 2006 06:35 PM by SteveH |
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Housing multple Alli Snappers ???
by justincredible - Dec 29, 2006 01:40 PM |
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Dec 30, 2006 11:47 AM by isogrifo88 |
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Anyone use 54 Quart size(home depot) ?
by Malays - Dec 29, 2006 11:43 AM |
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Dec 30, 2006 03:44 AM by Malays |
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How many of you have been bitten?
by vanstorm - Dec 27, 2006 11:15 AM |
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Dec 27, 2006 10:26 PM by lizardhut42 |
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A question for Steve H
by lizardhut42 - Dec 25, 2006 10:26 PM |
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Dec 27, 2006 11:11 AM by vanstorm |
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Live Plants?
by marktim84 - Dec 21, 2006 05:12 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Ally Snappers Grow Faster Than RedEars?
by marktim84 - Dec 21, 2006 05:11 PM |
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Dec 26, 2006 11:17 AM by caz223 |
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I JUST GOT A BABY ALI SNAPPER !!!!!
by marktim84 - Dec 21, 2006 03:51 PM |
0 | No replies |
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feeder goldfish good or bad?
by carlsyoung - Dec 21, 2006 08:02 AM |
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Dec 26, 2006 01:43 AM by TwoSnakes |
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Alligator Snappers
by tortorama - Dec 20, 2006 07:03 PM |
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Dec 21, 2006 10:00 PM by JKC |
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new pic
by JKC - Dec 18, 2006 11:32 PM |
0 | No replies |
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A bad day ~ I need moral support
by Tektum - Dec 13, 2006 04:21 PM |
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Dec 19, 2006 03:25 PM by vanstorm |
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This Macro tem., is 119lbs. ~
by Tektum - Dec 13, 2006 03:38 PM |
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Dec 23, 2006 10:28 AM by Tektum |
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Soft shell....?
by danbob987 - Dec 13, 2006 01:21 PM |
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Dec 13, 2006 08:48 PM by Tektum |
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WHERE TO GO HERPING FOR TURTLES IN FL
by XTerrapinStation - Dec 11, 2006 07:03 PM |
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Dec 24, 2006 06:18 PM by EricIvins |
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Accomplice...
by tortorama - Dec 09, 2006 09:19 PM |
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Dec 14, 2006 08:36 AM by Accomplice |
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future monster
by JKC - Dec 09, 2006 06:48 PM |
0 | No replies |
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another hatchling
by JKC - Dec 09, 2006 01:24 PM |
0 | No replies |
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respiratory infection in ASTs
by gambusia - Dec 08, 2006 06:25 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Noob on Ally Snappers
by marktim84 - Dec 07, 2006 03:59 PM |
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Dec 09, 2006 08:22 PM by AdamDispenza |
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Age question
by tortorama - Dec 05, 2006 06:59 PM |
0 | No replies |
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AST?
by tortorama - Dec 04, 2006 05:58 PM |
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Dec 05, 2006 03:12 PM by JKC |
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baby snappers
by fireflie - Dec 02, 2006 06:18 PM |
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Dec 02, 2006 07:10 PM by gambusia |
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DeWorming a Turtle
by vanstorm - Dec 02, 2006 10:40 AM |
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Dec 03, 2006 10:02 AM by vanstorm |
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Pigtail Snappers
by gambusia - Dec 02, 2006 07:42 AM |
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Dec 06, 2006 07:31 PM by gambusia |
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AST hatchling
by JKC - Dec 01, 2006 03:27 PM |
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Dec 06, 2006 09:48 PM by JKC |
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Yearling Leucistic Alligator Snapper
by XterrapinStation - Nov 29, 2006 05:11 PM |
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Dec 03, 2006 07:11 PM by gambusia |
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4 years and 3 months worth of data
by ExcessiveHerps - Nov 28, 2006 10:46 AM |
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Nov 28, 2006 10:52 AM by ExcessiveHerps |
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80 lb AST
by SteveH - Nov 18, 2006 01:54 AM |
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Dec 06, 2006 05:48 PM by goini04 |
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Hypomelanistic AST
by SteveH - Nov 11, 2006 12:11 PM |
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Nov 17, 2006 10:43 PM by SteveH |
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HYPOMELANISTIC SNAPPING TURTLE
by PIMPTURTLE - Nov 09, 2006 10:45 PM |
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Nov 10, 2006 09:35 PM by SteveH |
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SNAPPING TURTLE
by PIMPTURTLE - Nov 08, 2006 06:58 PM |
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Nov 09, 2006 07:37 PM by SteveH |
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TN Press: 119-pound, 52-year-old snapper
by - Nov 07, 2006 07:58 PM |
0 | No replies |
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IL Press: Snapping back
by - Nov 07, 2006 05:28 PM |
0 | No replies |
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A visible Hypo (Albino) Snapper ~
by Tektum - Nov 04, 2006 11:02 PM |
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Nov 06, 2006 11:56 AM by ExcessiveHerps |
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My babe Common snapper
by Leopard_Legend - Nov 01, 2006 08:58 PM |
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Nov 06, 2006 10:41 AM by Tektum |
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**MY HYPOMELANISTIC SNAPPING TURTLE**
by PIMPTURTLE - Oct 31, 2006 01:25 PM |
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Nov 04, 2006 10:59 PM by Tektum |
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feeding question
by ch23119 - Oct 31, 2006 09:06 AM |
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Oct 31, 2006 05:04 PM by ch23119 |
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Large Snapper Housing
by gambusia - Oct 29, 2006 08:13 AM |
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Nov 01, 2006 08:53 PM by gambusia |
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odd behavior
by leopard_legend - Oct 27, 2006 10:35 PM |
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Oct 30, 2006 05:46 AM by Leopard_Legend |
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Floating problem
by Bushmaster - Oct 25, 2006 04:21 PM |
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Oct 25, 2006 08:22 PM by SteveH |
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Broke Beak Snapper
by JKC - Oct 20, 2006 02:28 PM |
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Oct 23, 2006 10:01 AM by phantoms |
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my ally
by ch23119 - Oct 16, 2006 09:05 PM |
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Nov 16, 2006 05:24 PM by vanstorm |
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Golden shell Ally Snappers
by SteveH - Oct 14, 2006 05:33 PM |
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Oct 16, 2006 06:59 PM by vanstorm |
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Mazuri Aquatic Turtle Diet
by herphobbyist - Oct 10, 2006 07:51 AM |
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Oct 10, 2006 09:07 PM by herphobbyist |
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baby common snapper not eating.
by cg - Oct 10, 2006 05:46 AM |
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Oct 10, 2006 10:34 AM by laughaha |
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IL Press: Beware of newcomers
by - Oct 08, 2006 06:54 AM |
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Oct 14, 2006 08:16 AM by piffler1960 |
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Double Header
by bwsmith - Oct 07, 2006 11:26 PM |
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Oct 09, 2006 06:28 PM by bwsmith |
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Injured Snapper
by odyssey - Oct 07, 2006 10:03 PM |
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Oct 10, 2006 06:11 PM by lovemoney |
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MA Press: Saving Squirt
by - Oct 07, 2006 07:41 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Help! AST Always Basks
by BeastBitesBack - Oct 05, 2006 07:32 PM |
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Oct 07, 2006 10:01 PM by BeastBitesBack |
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ME Press: Baby turtles' long, journey
by - Oct 04, 2006 08:32 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Just wanted to post a pic of my monsters
by athos_76 - Oct 02, 2006 11:39 PM |
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Oct 05, 2006 09:32 PM by athos_76 |
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found a nickel sized baby snapper
by dona - Sep 30, 2006 12:45 PM |
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Oct 01, 2006 01:05 PM by Bobmcloughlin |
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What is the general consenus?
by kcaj - Sep 27, 2006 12:14 PM |
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Nov 01, 2006 07:32 PM by phwyvern |
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IN Press: Rain drives tortoise to clinic
by - Sep 24, 2006 09:46 AM |
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Sep 24, 2006 07:19 PM by steffke |
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A. snapping
by turtlefriend - Sep 23, 2006 12:20 AM |
0 | No replies |
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looking for common snapper pictures
by rugbyman2000 - Sep 22, 2006 04:19 PM |
0 | No replies |
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This is a great day! (son got a turtle)
by Accomplice - Sep 21, 2006 01:09 PM |
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Sep 21, 2006 02:45 PM by steffke |
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Press x2: Turtle Burning Teen Jailed
by - Sep 20, 2006 07:04 AM |
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Alligator Snappers In Florida
by eltrut0 - Sep 18, 2006 01:04 PM |
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Sep 18, 2006 01:42 PM by ExcessiveHerps |
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Rust Colored Alligator Snapper
by Accomplice - Sep 17, 2006 09:14 PM |
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Sep 23, 2006 10:47 PM by Accomplice |
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'06 Hatchling pics?
by JKC - Sep 16, 2006 05:06 PM |
0 | No replies |
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alli snapper
by Justin Stricklin - Sep 13, 2006 12:41 PM |
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Sep 16, 2006 07:46 AM by steffke |
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Memphis Zoo alli snapper
by Justin Stricklin - Sep 13, 2006 12:38 PM |
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Dec 23, 2006 01:09 PM by forrest |
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how are snappers as pets?
by unchikun - Sep 05, 2006 03:18 PM |
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Sep 15, 2006 03:39 PM by Accomplice |
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Steve Irwin Memorial Forum
by phwyvern - Sep 04, 2006 10:41 AM |
0 | No replies |
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ALBINOS SNAPPERS !!
by ALBINOSUNLIMITED - Sep 01, 2006 06:18 PM |
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Sep 23, 2006 12:13 AM by turtlefriend |
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IL Press: Slowly baby turtles emerge
by - Aug 26, 2006 07:12 PM |
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Sep 10, 2006 12:02 AM by vickicky |
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GBR Press: Turtle power: pond predator
by - Aug 26, 2006 07:47 AM |
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Sep 02, 2006 01:12 PM by terpdaddy52 |
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Plants, no filter
by mp - Aug 25, 2006 10:11 PM |
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Aug 29, 2006 08:44 PM by mp |
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pink belly
by staticx - Aug 25, 2006 10:31 AM |
0 | No replies |
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pink bellied snapper
by staticx - Aug 25, 2006 10:29 AM |
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Aug 28, 2006 01:30 PM by staticx |
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Snapper I saw on vacation
by steffke - Aug 24, 2006 09:03 AM |
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Aug 24, 2006 12:17 PM by newtonious |
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Galvanized tank filter set-up
by rosyboastore - Aug 21, 2006 10:03 AM |
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Sep 02, 2006 12:58 PM by rosyboastore |
