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Yes snapping turtles can contract various diseases depending on their environment and lifestyle. Common diseases among snapping turtles include:
- Viruses such as the Ranavirus
- Parasites such as flukes tapeworms and nematodes
- Bacterial infections such as shell rot
- Fungal infections such as shell rot and eye infections
In addition snapping turtles can contract a variety of other diseases including respiratory infections skin disorders and even cancer. It is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of these diseases as well as the potential causes and treatments in order to ensure the health and well-being of your snapping turtle.
Alvah Stokes
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∙ 11y agoAll turtle's beaks are made of cartilage, because of this Common snapping turtle's are not able to break through bone, they can cut through skin like butter thought.
Alligator snapping turtles however, are able to get through bone, and can take your hand off.
also, turtles have a nasty habit of not letting go when they bite something.
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∙ 13y agoA normal one, NO. but like us humans... some of us are healthy, while some of us have diseases. this applies for snapping turtles. Some have diseases, but most of them wouldn't.
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∙ 14y agoThey can carry diseases such as Salmonella.
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∙ 10y agoYes they often carry salmonella. Don't have around babies, elderly, sickly. Wash hands after handling.
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What Medicine for snapping turtle?
A great website to go to is:www.chelydra.org/snapping_turtle_health_checkup.html. It has all the diseases and cures for snapping turtles. Geckomaster
What do crocodile snapping turtles eat?
Crocodile snapping turtles do not exist. Only Alligator snapping turtles do.
Do snapping turtles have cells?
snapping turtles do have cells.
Are turtle omnivores carnivores or herbivores?
Turtles are omnivores.
Do snapping turtles hibernate or migrate?
Snapping turtles hibernate
Are there snapping turtles in the everglades?
There are Alligator Snapping turtles and Box Turtles. Are would imagine so, because there are turtles in the everglades
Are there fesh water snapping turtles?
All snapping turtles are fresh water.
Where do snapping turtles hide their eggs?
snapping turtles burry there eggs in the sand.
Can asnapping turtle eat a snapping turtle?
Yes. Adult snapping turtles will eat baby snapping turtles.
Are male alligator snapping turtles larger then female alligator snapping turtles?
No. Female Alligator snapping turtles are larger than male Alligator Snappers.
Why do snapping turtles have teeth?
snapping turtles have teeth so they can protect themselves and their eggs
Are hawksbill turtles snapping turtles?
no, hawksbill turtles are sea turtles
