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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.
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The Ultimate facepalm(had a lucy)
by FutureBoaBreeder - May 09, 2009 09:04 PM |
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May 11, 2009 10:41 PM by futureboabreeder |
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Snapper Morphs / Breeding
by retaks13mac - Apr 15, 2009 01:32 PM |
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RIP Max Ally Snapper Died Yesterday
by vanstorm - Apr 02, 2009 09:01 PM |
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Apr 09, 2009 03:42 PM by shannondalsoglio |
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moving advice !
by mr_phew - Mar 29, 2009 07:20 PM |
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Apr 05, 2009 04:04 PM by mr_phew |
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Snapper Sex n/p
by b_rickard - Mar 27, 2009 04:08 PM |
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Mar 27, 2009 04:36 PM by dock |
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8 mois 145 grammes is ok ????
by dock - Mar 25, 2009 10:06 AM |
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Mar 31, 2009 08:38 AM by dock |
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better shot of calicos as babies
by tyrekycker - Mar 24, 2009 02:32 PM |
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Apr 04, 2009 08:42 PM by retaks13mac |
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Pics, not that anyone is in here
by tyrekycker - Mar 24, 2009 02:30 PM |
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Mar 28, 2009 08:30 AM by tyrekycker |
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anyone breed normal common snappers
by lovemoney - Mar 14, 2009 09:20 PM |
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Filtration?
by ghostco - Mar 14, 2009 01:56 AM |
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Sep 29, 2009 11:25 PM by odyssey |
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Dead forum board much?
by gatorsnap5 - Mar 09, 2009 06:39 PM |
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Mar 10, 2009 08:54 AM by BigAngryBill |
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community tanks?
by gatorsnap5 - Feb 08, 2009 04:27 AM |
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Feb 09, 2009 12:45 PM by BigAngryBill |
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to release or not???
by CDP75 - Feb 05, 2009 04:22 PM |
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Sep 29, 2009 11:33 PM by odyssey |
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how long can alli snap stay out of water
by lovemoney - Jan 09, 2009 04:53 PM |
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Jan 23, 2009 09:23 PM by gatorsnap5 |
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Pictures
by Coelacanth - Jan 06, 2009 02:31 PM |
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ON Press:Romantically challenged snapper
by - Dec 26, 2008 11:03 PM |
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???
by gatorsnap5 - Dec 22, 2008 09:43 PM |
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Breeding Snapping Turtles Questions
by retaks13mac - Dec 15, 2008 05:43 PM |
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Ally Snapper Disease
by BigAngryBill - Dec 01, 2008 08:14 PM |
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Dec 15, 2008 02:31 PM by reptipro |
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Bite PSI ?
by elidogs - Nov 19, 2008 02:25 AM |
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changing diet?
by gatorsnap5 - Nov 19, 2008 01:01 AM |
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Looking for recommendations for filter
by easternmilk - Nov 18, 2008 06:18 PM |
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Sep 30, 2009 12:15 AM by odyssey |
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Breeding weight and/or size
by tyrekycker - Nov 15, 2008 06:50 AM |
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Nov 17, 2008 08:31 AM by tyrekycker |
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Just a question on feeding
by helena1 - Nov 07, 2008 10:39 AM |
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Jan 22, 2009 01:41 PM by shannondalsoglio |
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allie snapper question?
by ch23119 - Oct 27, 2008 08:08 PM |
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Oct 29, 2008 06:09 PM by deezreptilez |
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Alligator snapping turtle QUESTIONare
by whomikebrown - Oct 23, 2008 01:26 PM |
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Oct 23, 2008 08:40 PM by ExcessiveHerps |
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How do I care for my hatchling snapper?
by kellywood23 - Sep 30, 2008 11:33 AM |
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May 10, 2009 03:47 AM by futureboabreeder |
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Alligator Snappers...legal to own in WA?
by NeoDB - Sep 28, 2008 07:03 PM |
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May 10, 2009 04:02 AM by futureboabreeder |
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very light phase cst.face tiger stripes
by modifisci - Sep 16, 2008 10:05 PM |
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Sep 23, 2008 01:28 AM by modifisci |
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OH Press: Snapping turtles fattened up
by - Sep 15, 2008 08:10 PM |
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GBR Press: Fisherman catches snapper
by - Sep 14, 2008 07:51 PM |
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Snapping Turtle Diet
by oldrippy - Sep 14, 2008 12:47 PM |
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Sep 15, 2008 05:43 PM by ExcessiveHerps |
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John Richards/Loggerhead Acres
by ego1jr - Sep 11, 2008 09:05 AM |
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Oct 20, 2008 08:10 PM by shannondalsoglio |
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Pink belly ally snappers
by deezreptilez - Sep 07, 2008 06:47 PM |
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Leucistic Snapping Turtles?
by TJ. - Aug 20, 2008 06:39 PM |
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Aug 23, 2008 08:07 PM by staticx |
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FL Press: 100-lb turtle's fate in limbo
by - Aug 07, 2008 11:18 AM |
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Sep 14, 2008 07:58 PM by minicopilot |
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Jul 31, 2008 10:17 AM by |
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IL Press: Rare turtle found along road
by - Jul 31, 2008 08:59 AM |
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May 10, 2009 04:09 AM by futureboabreeder |
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snapping turtles in a saltwater creek
by z10silver - Jul 29, 2008 07:22 PM |
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Sep 14, 2008 08:04 PM by minicopilot |
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CT Press: The Life Of A Snapper
by - Jul 29, 2008 03:33 PM |
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Can common snappers eat small bluegills?
by mikesnake - Jul 26, 2008 09:04 PM |
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Jul 27, 2008 12:02 PM by megalon |
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Tiny worms a problem???
by tyrekycker - Jul 25, 2008 06:45 AM |
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Jul 26, 2008 11:13 AM by tyrekycker |
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Shell Problem
by BronxHerper - Jul 22, 2008 01:07 PM |
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AST and Common Snapper Fighting
by NHSnappers - Jul 21, 2008 05:03 PM |
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Jul 22, 2008 02:26 PM by batrachos |
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breeding snapping turtles
by katostud - Jul 19, 2008 07:36 PM |
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Jul 20, 2008 09:27 AM by megalon |
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ON Press: 7 Turtles Crushed by Car *UGLY
by - Jul 15, 2008 01:41 PM |
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uvb question
by mmfh - Jul 14, 2008 09:44 PM |
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Jul 16, 2008 04:44 PM by batrachos |
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Something you don't see everyday....
by Wyvern - Jul 13, 2008 05:53 PM |
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May 10, 2009 04:24 AM by futureboabreeder |
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My 11 year old alligator snapper.
by MastinoMike - Jul 13, 2008 01:06 PM |
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Jul 13, 2008 11:49 PM by mmfh |
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my turtle is a glutton!!
by mmfh - Jul 12, 2008 12:51 AM |
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OK Press: Snapping turtles sent up river
by - Jul 10, 2008 09:00 PM |
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Just a couple photos...
by ravenspirit - Jul 09, 2008 10:56 PM |
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Jul 11, 2008 03:53 PM by ravenspirit |
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OR Press: Snapping turtles crop up
by - Jul 04, 2008 11:37 AM |
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question about water change
by jxjaxj - Jul 03, 2008 05:15 PM |
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Jul 04, 2008 07:58 PM by rick d |
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diet?
by gatorsnap5 - Jun 28, 2008 01:52 AM |
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Jun 29, 2008 03:28 PM by batrachos |
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Please help,unsure if snapper is injured
by snapper23 - Jun 24, 2008 04:22 PM |
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Oct 23, 2008 01:30 PM by whomikebrown |
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PA Press: Turtle in kitchen sink
by - Jun 24, 2008 12:27 PM |
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enclosure and care
by justin_harris - Jun 23, 2008 12:19 PM |
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Jun 24, 2008 11:51 AM by justin_harris |
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My baby alligator snapper has fungus?
by jxjaxj - Jun 21, 2008 05:02 PM |
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Jun 22, 2008 12:53 AM by jxjaxj |
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yet one more question on feeding--trout
by mmfh - Jun 19, 2008 07:06 PM |
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Jun 20, 2008 06:14 PM by megalon |
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egg incubation........
by wisema2297 - Jun 19, 2008 05:51 PM |
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Jun 20, 2008 08:02 AM by wisema2297 |
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question about feeding.
by mmfh - Jun 18, 2008 06:12 AM |
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Jun 18, 2008 09:53 PM by rick d |
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Press x2: Turtles bring Terror! Film @11
by - Jun 13, 2008 05:57 PM |
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New AST pics!
by toad112081 - Jun 13, 2008 02:31 PM |
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Jun 19, 2008 11:50 AM by phantoms |
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New Alligator snapper
by toad112081 - Jun 11, 2008 11:30 PM |
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Jun 19, 2008 11:48 AM by phantoms |
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new baby snapper
by mmfh - Jun 10, 2008 06:13 AM |
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Jun 10, 2008 11:49 AM by batrachos |
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Question about Snapping turtle Habits
by retaks13mac - Jun 05, 2008 10:40 PM |
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Jun 06, 2008 10:38 PM by retaks13mac |
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Outer Banks Snapper
by Guttersnacks - May 25, 2008 07:36 AM |
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May 30, 2008 09:43 AM by phantoms |
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Hypo Snapper/Normal Snapper question
by retaks13mac - May 16, 2008 01:11 AM |
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Jun 03, 2008 07:01 PM by lpwacko |
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Houston Area Turtles Need Help This Week
by fireside3 - May 13, 2008 04:18 AM |
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Jun 09, 2008 04:50 PM by mmfh |
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Guppies as Snapper food?
by Rkonrad - May 03, 2008 02:09 PM |
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May 03, 2008 10:02 PM by Rick D |
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Outdoor Setup
by Rkonrad - Apr 23, 2008 06:42 PM |
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May 01, 2008 12:13 AM by TwoSnakes |
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Question about water changes for snapper
by jxjaxj - Apr 21, 2008 11:10 PM |
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Apr 24, 2008 10:30 AM by batrachos |
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Water question
by SabreHawk - Apr 15, 2008 03:52 PM |
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Apr 15, 2008 04:03 PM by batrachos |
