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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!
Where do the Alligator Snapping Turtle come from?
Alligator Snapping Turtles mainly in South-Eastern America.
Is an alligator turtle in the same family as an alligator?
No, an alligator snapping turtle is not in the same family as an alligator. Alligator snapping turtles belong to the Chelydridae family, while common alligators belong to the Alligatoridae family. They are different species with distinct characteristics and habitats.
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
Can an alligator snapping turtle swim?
Yes they can !
Is the alligator snapping turtle in danger?
Yes
How old can an alligator snapping turtle begin to mate?
At any time of year a alligator snapping turtle can mate but the original estimate is about 2 years.
