The main differences between alligator and common snapping turtles are that alligator snappers are larger, have heavy ridges on their shells, and have a smaller distribution. Common snappers are ...

The snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentine) is a freshwater turtle native to North America. Also called snapper and Tortuga Lagarto, this animal gets its scientific name “serpentine” from its snake-like ...

There are two main types of snapping turtle – the common snapping turtle, and the alligator snapping turtle which is the larger of the two. Common snapping turtles average 8 to 14 inches long ...

Crowley’s Ridge State Park allows park attendees to stop by the Visitor’s Center every Sunday at 3 pm to feed the common snapping turtle inside. A park interpreter explains the turtle’s ...

Crawling on four legs in a shell was an adult snapping turtle who crawled from the rough ... 5 things you need to know Snapping turtles are common around Indiana and have made refuge in the ...

While you may have seen a common snapping turtle in a local creek or pond, it’s unlikely you’ve ever encountered an alligator snapping turtle, because they are very elusive. Daren Riedle, wildlife ...

Slow play: snapping turtles treads on green at Battle Ground Golf Club during the IHSAA regional girls golf tournament.

With his age estimated at about 90, Cedar has weathered many of life's battles. But the craggy snapping turtle bears scars of what is surely his greatest test: large, wide gashes from a boat ...

In Massachusetts, all species except painted turtles, stinkpots and common snapping turtle are protected, which means it's ...