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They belong to the Chelydridae family.
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What are the adaptations of a common snapping turtle?
i believe the common adaptions of the common snapping turtle are anonymous.
What genus is the common snapping turtle in?
The common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) is in the genus 'Chelydra'.
Was a snapping turtle ever endangered?
No.The common snapping turtle is not, nor has been an endangered species.
What one word do these 3 words have in common neck snapping dove?
The word is turtle. Turtleneck, Snapping Turtle, Turtle Dove.
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 a eastern box turtle a snapping turtle?
No it isn't.It's part of the hinge shelled turtle family.
How do you tell the difference between a baby common snapping turtle and a baby alligator snapping turtle?
Aligator snapping turtles and regular snapping turtles can be told apart by the tail on the aligator snapping turtle, which is longer with jagged spines. Its tail resembles an aligators thus the name aligator snapping turtle. It also has a more defined shell when its young so it will have larger looking spines than a regular snapping turtle. Hope this helps. Common snapping turtles have a pinkish mouth and alligater snapping turtles have brownish mouth
What is the scientific name for a snapping turtle?
There are two extant species of the family Chelydridae: Chelydra serpentina, the Common Snapping Turtle, and its larger relative Macrochelys temminckii, the Alligator Snapping Turtle (although the monotypic Asian genus Platysternon has at times been included in this group). Both are endemic to the Western Hemisphere.
When did the snapping turtle become new york state reptile?
On August 18, 2006 , the common snapping turtle became the New York State reptile.
What is the largest snapping turtle?
the biggest common snapper ever seen was over 80 lbs
Is there a turtle called a snapping turtle?
yes; there is also an alligator snapping turtle
What turtle is larger Florida Softshell turtle or Aligator snapping turtle?
aligator snapping turtle
