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The alligator snapping turtle is a freshwater turtle and the largest turtle by weight. The record for the largest ever caught weighed in at 400 pounds. They normally average between 155 and 175 pounds.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoI was swimming in a pond in Lakeville Ma. and saw a snapping turtle that had a shell that was 45 inches long with 6 inch spikes on its back . I believe that it was Marys pond , if I am not mistaken . I am sure that it is still there , they live to be hundreds of years old .
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Which is the largest freshwater turtle in North America?
alligator snapping turtle
Are turtle omnivores carnivores or herbivores?
Turtles are omnivores.
Are all turtles herbivores?
Most are omnivores. Some are carnivores, such as the snapping turtle and the Leatherback turtle.
Is the snail a herbivore?
No, a snapping turtle is an omnivore- it eats both plants and meat.
What are some herbivores carnivores and omnivores within the habitat of turtles?
The diet of a turtle depends on the species of the turtle. Snapping turtles are carnivores while tortoises are herbivores.
What is the largest snapping turtle?
the biggest common snapper ever seen was over 80 lbs
Is the African turtle the biggest turtle?
The biggest turtle in the world is the 1. Galapagos Tortoise 2. Aldabra Tortoise 3. Sulcatta Tortoise The biggest freshwater turtle in the world is the 1. Alligator Snapping Turtle 2. Pignose Turtle The biggest sea turtle in the world is the 1. Leatherback Turtle
Is there a turtle called a snapping turtle?
yes; there is also an alligator snapping turtle
What turtle is larger Florida Softshell turtle or Aligator snapping turtle?
aligator snapping turtle
What is the phylum of a snapping turtle?
the phylum for the snapping turtle is Chordata
When was Gulf snapping turtle created?
Gulf snapping turtle was created in 1994.
Can asnapping turtle eat a snapping turtle?
Yes. Adult snapping turtles will eat baby snapping turtles.
What happens to a snapping turtle if they go in salt water?
If snapping turtles have salt the tongue of the snapping turtle will dry out and the turtle will have no interest to eat.
Is there a species of turtle call alligator snapping turtle?
Yes, there is a species of an alligator snapping turtle. sammi was here!
Is a snapping turtle better to survive then a sea turtle?
No, b/c the sea turtle lives a lot longer than the snapping turtle.
What is the difference between a snapping turtle and an alligator snapping turtle?
Alligator snapping turtles are larger and have much stronger bites. Alligator snapping turtle also live longer than common snapping turtles. Alligator snapping turtles can live to be 100 at the longest while the common snapping turtle lives to be around 70 at the maximum. Alligator snapping turtles have smaller shells and bigger heads. Common snapping turtles have the oppisite.
Snapping sea and box are types of what reptile?
They are all types of turtles : the snapping turtle, sea turtle, and box turtle.
