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A snapping turtle will occasionally come out of the water to bask in the sunlight for an hour or so. Female snapping turtles come out of the water to dig a hole and lay her eggs. She may be out of the water for up to five days.
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∙ 15y agohow long can a snapping turtle survive without water? how long can a snapping turtle survive without water?
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Do snapping turtles get along with painted turtles?
As babies snapping turtles get along with all kinds of turtles. once the snapping turtle gets big enough, it starts to realize it is stronger and bigger than the other turtles. At that point it gets very aggressive. I have a 6 month old snapping turtle that is very calm and stays away from the other turtles. My friend's snapping turtle though, is another story. His snapper is always trying to bite the other turtles limbs but is to slow is the deep water.
How do you tell if a turtle is a snaping turtle?
Here's a description of a snapping turtle: large head, long thick neck and back of shell has sawtooth edge. The height of the head end is a lot bigger than the tail end. There is a good picture on the "Nova Scotia Turtles" page of the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History website. Scroll to the bottom of the Museum website and click Nova Scotia Nature; scroll to the bottom and click on Nova Scotia Turtles, Click on "fresh water turtles" and scroll down to Snapping turtle.
What animals can survive in lack of water and how?
Well, no animal can survive without water, but camels can go awhile without water. That's why they are mainly used in the desert.
What do turtles need to live in?
Water if your turtle is aquatic or sand if it's a land turtle, a large rock for basking, a food dish, fresh water dish, and a basking lamp to set on top. Plastic or real plants are not necessary but make the habitat more appealing.
How many turtles survive from a laying?
The number of turtle eggs laid at one time depends on the type and size of the turtle. Large turtles typically lay more eggs at once than do smaller ones. The number in a single clutch is usually from 5 to 30 eggs.
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.
What is a snapping turtle's habitat?
sea water
Can a young snapping turtle live in an aquarium with a small amount of water?
You must have a lid on an aquarium holding a snapping turtle and an open area between the lid and the water surface to allow it to breathe.
What kind of water should a snapping turtle be in?
regular tap water
How does an alligator snapping turtle communicate?
Alligator snapping turtles do communicate by throat pumping to signal there are chemicals in the water.
What kind of turtle live in fresh water?
snapping turtles i think
How do you take care of 3 and a half inch snapping turtle?
A snapping turtle will need a box or aquarium to live in. He will need food and water and some rocks and plants.
What enables a turtle to survive in water?
because they cant its there habitat their swimming is like our walking on earth they cant survive whithout water and we cant survive without gravity literally
How long can a pet desert turtle live without food or water?
The pet desert can survive without eating for a few months.
What do you need to put in a tank for a snapping turtle?
Water ,heat source ,food ,lighting are about it.
Can a great white shark eat an alligator snapping turtle?
No. Sharks are saltwater fish and the turtle is fresh water. They will never meet.
Do seagulls or snapping turtles live in swamps?
There are many types of turtles in the world, many of which live in swamps. Some of the turtles that live in swamps are the Western swamp tortoise, the Brazilian radiolated swamp turtle, and the Black spine-neck swamp turtle.
