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Oh, dude, alligator snapping turtle eggs are not for sale! It's illegal to buy or sell them because these little guys are protected by law. So, if you're thinking of starting a turtle egg omelette business, you might want to reconsider. Like, maybe stick to regular chicken eggs instead.
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Where can i sell alligator snapping turtle eggs?
Nowhere, legally, as this species is protected by law.
How many alligator snapping turtles are still living?
There are 24 species of crocodile.
Do alligator snapping turtles lay eggs?
Yes, a pet turtle can lay eggs.
What eats snapping tutles?
Brian in Hatchet ate Snapping Turtle eggs but he was awesome and your lame!
How big are Alligator snapping turtle kids?
Alligator snapping turtle hatchlings are typically about 3 to 4 inches long when they emerge from their eggs. They are relatively small compared to adult turtles, which can grow to be over 2 feet in length. Hatchlings are vulnerable at this stage, relying on their camouflage and aquatic environment for protection from predators. As they mature, they will gradually increase in size and gain more formidable defenses.
Are alligator snapping turtles born alive?
No all turtles lay eggs.
How big are snapping turtle eggs?
Snapping turtle eggs are typically around 1-1.5 inches in length and are elliptical in shape. They are usually white or slightly pink in color and have a flexible, leathery shell.
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 in the food chain of the alligator turtle?
Fish and fish eggs.
Do alligator snapping turtles nurture their young?
Alligator snapping turtles do not provide parental care for their young. After laying eggs, the female leaves the nest, and the hatchlings are independent from the moment they emerge. They rely on their own instincts for survival, including finding food and avoiding predators. This lack of nurturing is common among many turtle species.
What animals prey on Alligator snapping turtle?
Alligator snapping turtles reach maturity at around 12 years old. Once maturity is reached, these turtles are virtually indestructible so logic would tell you, the natural predators would have to make there advances before that age. The mother can lay up to 55 eggs at a time, out of these (optimal) 55 eggs, only 10 or so will survive. Once these little turtles emerge, large water snakes such as the Florida Green Watersnake, American Alligators, American Crocodiles, or maybe even a large chicken hawk could eat a young Alligator Snapping Turtle. Though, there's not many cases where a wild animal cares to harass a fully grown Alligator Snapping Turtle (besides humans) because such an encounter would probably yield no positive results!
How often does a snapping turtle give birth?
They do not give birth. Turtles lay eggs, typically once a year.
