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Snapping Turtles

Snapping turtles, which belong to the biological family Chelydridae, are a family of turtles consisting of four living species and several extinct species. Snapping turtles are known for their predatory behavior (they'll eat everything from fish to baby waterfowl such as ducklings) and their belligerent disposition when not in the water. In the United States, common snapping turtles are hunted and used as the main ingredient in turtle soup.

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Why are snapping turtles important?

alligator snapping turtles are an important part of the ecosystem and help keep the food chain in lined. theyare also endangered and should be protected as all animals should.

What are the shared characteristics between lampreys tuna's bull frogs snapping turtles kangaroo's rhesus monkey's and humans?

They are all living organisms. Health complications aside, they are all mobile creatures. They all have mouths. There may be others, but those are some of the more obvious ones.

Are snapping turtles fast outside of the water?

no. In fact, snapping turtles mostly stands stationary, patiently waiting for their prey.

Is selling snapping turtles in Illinois legal?

I was wondering if you could catch them with traps in IL. So what I found out I think will answer your question. No commercial catching, if you have a fishing license you can catch them by hook or hand no traps. personal use only.

you can check this out on the Internet by looking up IL fishing regulations.

Do snapping turtles eat raw shrimp?

Well, they certainly don't cook them first.

Snapping turtles are omnivores and will eat just about anything they can catch.

Are Alligator Snapping Turtles on the endangered species list?

The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) lists the Alligator Snapping Turtle as vulnerable, but not in immediate danger of extinction. They may be endangered in certain areas, however.

What kind of turtles has orange poke a dots?

spotted turtles have orange polka dots. they are endangered and protected by law in some areas

What eats snapping turtles?

Snapping turtles will try to eat anything it can get its jaws on. (Be careful with your fingers!) But I would recommend feeding it bugs and meat. I would also recommend not having a snapping turtle as a pet, since they are aggressive.

What environment do baby snapping turtles live in?

I think that they live in water or close to water with their family.
Baby snapping turtles mostly live in ponds but if you are taking one from the wild then you should first but it in a tank. Tanks like a clean swamp, you shouldn't put rocks or plants in the tank because when they are young they will eat just about anything they can find. Then as it gets older you can add rocks and plants. You mostly feed them earthworms, worms, cut up leaches, and small fish (guppies).

Can male snapping turtles lay eggs?

no the only male animal that can lay eggs are sea horses

What is a snapping turtles food chain?

They most commonly eat fish, but they've been known to take baby ducks and crains.

Pregnant snapping turtles what can you feed them of household food?

You can feed then caned meat ether from your pets or what you eat, or you could just feed them meat. p.s. make sure its not frozen.

Do baby snapping turtle's eat bacon?

Yes, actually bacon has been proven to increase the lifespan of snapping turtles...lol jk, its probably not good for them.

Can common snapping turtles breathe underwater?

No. Turtles do not have gills so they have to come to the surface of the water to breathe.