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Hi my cousin found this turtle in his dog's mouth and gave it to me, he claims its a gator snapper. I think its just a common. We live in Greencastle Indiana. Its shell is about 5inches long. Its eating goldfish and lean meat. It does not bite at all. I can pick it up hold it, it does not try to run from me. I haven't provoked it to bite but I have put my finger near its mouth. Its the coolest most laid back turtle Ive ever seen. But I'm not sure what it is any help? I have worked with herps before and am currently raising crested geckos.

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/152/l_e8943aa2a5574b9588fbbdd81001d0ff.jpg

with out a doubt its a common snapping turtle. heres the difference. notice the very large head and the large ridges on its carapace (top shell)

http://www.turtlefarms.com/specialty_gallery/alligator_snapper_final.jpg

a lot of times the smaller snappers wont bite, but give it time and it will.

lol wow thanks for the heads up cause we do hold it alot dont wanna pick it up one day and lose a finger

cool thanks was hoping it was a common i dont know the laws here in Indiana on owning a gator snapper but i wouldnt have the room for it