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Do snapping turtles have gills

Anonymous

∙ 9y ago

Updated: 4/2/2025

No, snapping turtles do not have gills. They are air-breathing reptiles and rely on lungs to breathe. While they do have the ability to absorb some oxygen through their skin and the lining of their mouth and throat when submerged, they primarily need to surface for air.

AnswerBot

∙ 4mo ago

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What do crocodile snapping turtles eat?

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