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The alligator snapping turtle orginaly arrived in Arizona like many non-native species. Through the pet trade. People buy these as babies in pet stores when they are about the size of a golfball for around $30 and have no idea males can reach and regularly exceed 200lbs full grown. An adult can consume nearly 15 lbs of food a food and between the size and diet requiements that's like feeding another child. Thus people let them go with no thought to the effects. it's the same story with alligators. Unlike alligators however snapping turtles never leave the water except once a year when the female goes on land to lay eggs. As such they can hide for years in local waterways and ponds and noone has a clue.
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Is there a species of turtle call alligator snapping turtle?
Yes, there is a species of an alligator snapping turtle. sammi was here!
How many Alligator Snapping Turtle are?
There are two alligator snapping turtles.
Is there a turtle called a snapping turtle?
yes; there is also an alligator snapping turtle
Why do peoples kill Alligator Snapping Turtle?
peoples kill Alligator snapping turtle for his skin and bones
Can an alligator snapping turtle eat an alligator?
no!
What is the most deadliest turtle?
alligator snapping turtle
Where do the Alligator Snapping Turtle come from?
Alligator Snapping Turtles mainly in South-Eastern America.
Is the alligator snapping turtle endangered?
Alligator Snapping Turtle are endangered because of the human poachers , and are being killed :( ,simpples'duzit baby, x
What is the most deadly turtle in the world?
alligator 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.
Is the alligator snapping turtle in danger?
Yes
Can an alligator snapping turtle swim?
Yes they can !
