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Why do snapping turtles burrow?

Anonymous

∙ 7y ago

Updated: 12/17/2022

Snapping Turtles will snap because it is their way of protecting themselves from enemies and their prey. The animals and their prey, therefore get scared and leaving the turtle alone. It is in their nature for snapping turtles to snap.

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∙ 13y ago

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What do crocodile snapping turtles eat?

Crocodile snapping turtles do not exist. Only Alligator snapping turtles do.

Do snapping turtles have cells?

snapping turtles do have cells.

Are turtle omnivores carnivores or herbivores?

Turtles are omnivores.

Do snapping turtles hibernate or migrate?

Snapping turtles hibernate

Are there snapping turtles in the everglades?

There are Alligator Snapping turtles and Box Turtles. Are would imagine so, because there are turtles in the everglades

Where do snapping turtles hide their eggs?

snapping turtles burry there eggs in the sand.

Are there fesh water snapping turtles?

All snapping turtles are fresh water.

Can asnapping turtle eat a snapping turtle?

Yes. Adult snapping turtles will eat baby snapping turtles.

Are male alligator snapping turtles larger then female alligator snapping turtles?

No. Female Alligator snapping turtles are larger than male Alligator Snappers.

Why do snapping turtles have teeth?

snapping turtles have teeth so they can protect themselves and their eggs

Are hawksbill turtles snapping turtles?

no, hawksbill turtles are sea turtles

Do snapping turtles have teeth?