James RickardWatch out for snapping turtles!
August 31st 2010 01:32
Although many people like turtle soup, as far as I'm concerned, there's nothing worse that catching a turtle!
The common snapping turtle
One thing you have to be careful about is the fact that some turtles are more aggressive than others and around here that honor goes to the snapping turtle.
An alligator snapping turtle. Note the rough shell.
The worst of the worst, Alligator Snapping Turtles, are found in southern waters while the more common "Snapper" is found in most of the U.S. and Canada. Although they are considered a North American Amphibian, various species have turned up in Europe and Asia due to the pet trade and illegal activities.
All snapping turtles usually prefer peaceful, muddy water, spending most of their time submerged, surfacing only periodically to breathe unless they are on the hunt when they will pursue fish or other aquatic animals in addition to vegetation
Either the common snapper or alligator snapping turtle has powerful jaws and formidable dispositions. The common snapping turtle adult is around 18 in. (45 cm) long and weighs as much as 30 lb (14 kg). The alligator snapper is one of the world's largest turtles. It may reach a length of 30 in. (75 cm) and weigh 200 lb (90 kg).
I've only seen an alligator snapping turtle once but the spectacle was something I'll never forget! To give you a taste of what they're like, here's a video...
All snapping turtles usually prefer peaceful, muddy water, spending most of their time submerged, surfacing only periodically to breathe unless they are on the hunt when they will pursue fish or other aquatic animals in addition to vegetation
Either the common snapper or alligator snapping turtle has powerful jaws and formidable dispositions. The common snapping turtle adult is around 18 in. (45 cm) long and weighs as much as 30 lb (14 kg). The alligator snapper is one of the world's largest turtles. It may reach a length of 30 in. (75 cm) and weigh 200 lb (90 kg).
I've only seen an alligator snapping turtle once but the spectacle was something I'll never forget! To give you a taste of what they're like, here's a video...
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
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