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Does a baby snapping turtle eat a average size earthworm?
no it cant its to large for it to fit in its mouth they like to eat small things that move and fit in its mouth
How can you tell snapping turtle eggs from painted turtle eggs?
Painted turtles usually have horizontal stripes running down their neck. Snapping turtles are drab in color. The maximum size of a Painted turtle is 10 inches. The maximum size for a snapper is between 20 and 30 inches. Snapping turtles cannot withdraw their heads, whereas Painted turtles can close up almost completely.
What is the difference between the common snapping turtle and Florida snapping turtles babies?
The main difference between common snapping turtle and Florida snapping turtle babies lies in their geographic distribution and slight variations in size and color. Common snapping turtles (Chelydra serpentina) are found in a wide range across North America, while Florida snapping turtles (Chelydra serpentina osceola) are a subspecies primarily located in Florida. Florida snapping turtle hatchlings may display slightly lighter coloration and smaller size compared to their common counterparts, which can vary widely in appearance depending on their environment. Additionally, Florida snapping turtles are adapted to the warm, subtropical climate of their region.
Can you eat a snapping turtle?
Yes, but they are very hard to skin and clean.
How big are baby painted turtles?
dude it depends on the turtle!!! and a baby turtles gonna get to be the size of an adult turtle A baby turtle is about 1-3 inches. An adult turtle let's say red ear sliders are about 10 inches or bigger.
Snapping turtle that looks like he's 4 years old about the size of your fist and you need to know what it will eat?
It is not good practice to deny the turtle what it will eat.
How big can a snapping turtle get?
Most full grown alligator snapping turtles can get as big as 2.5 feet and weigh as much as 200 pounds.
If the painted turtle is 3 or 4 inches long is it a baby?
No, a painted baby turtle is only the size of a quarter as hatching, the size of the turtle has really no reference to size! Size if composed of age and food supply. a painted turtle is like a red eared turtle which can get up to 8-10" in size depending on the food / environment they are raised in
What makes the snapping turtle special?
The Snapping Turtle can grow to a very large size, 20-40 cm on average. It's shell is dark brown, rough and usually covered in algae. The Snapping Turtle can be found in waters ranging from slow moving rivers to stagnate ponds. Although this turtle has received a bad reputation for allegedly biting swimmers and eating baby ducks in reality it is very shy in the water and will retreat from anything except lunch. On land, when threatened it will live up to it's reputation by snapping and hissing while standing on all fours and rocking back and forth. Basically Snapping Turtles eat carrion, their reputation for killing baby ducks could only come from an over abundance or a number of sick baby ducks and only when the Snappers' other food resources are depleted. Looking through articles on the behavior of the snapping turtles if you are still interested in learning more you can head to your local library and rent books related to the topic.
How big can snapping turtles get?
how big can a snapping turtle get? The common snapper can reach 50-80 lbs. and can live 40-50 years attaining a carapace size of 18'. That is correct!
What kind of habitat should snapping turtles live in?
Chelydra serpentina The Snapping Turtle can grow to a very large size, 20-40 cm on average. It's shell is dark brown, rough and usually covered in algae. The Snapping Turtle can be found in waters ranging from slow moving rivers to stagnate ponds. Although this turtle has received a bad reputation for allegedly biting swimmers and eating baby ducks in reality it is very shy in the water and will retreat from anything except lunch. On land, when threatened it will live up to it's reputation by snapping and hissing while standing on all fours and rocking back and forth. Basically Snapping Turtles eat carrion, their reputation for killing baby ducks could only come from an over abundance or a number of sick baby ducks and only when the Snappers' other food resources are depleted.
What animal has the strongest bite in comparison to skull size on the planet?
it probably would be dinasours , IF they still were alive! (: alligator or crocodile or a snapping turtle.
