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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 wont your snapping turtle eat?
Turtles need a warm environment to stimulate them to eat. If the water they live in is less than 70-80 degrees, they begin the hibernation process and stop eating. Try purchasing an aquarium heating pad (goes under it to warm water) and a UV light to warm him from above. Be sure your environment for him is correct. Snappers are water turtles so he'll need 2/3 of his tank to be under water deep enough to swim in with sand and a "beach" where he can warm under a UV light to warm himself and dry out his shell. His favorite food is live fish, so purchase a dozen guppies (less than a dollar here) and feed him three per day. Pellets are good to supplement his diet with, but cannot be substituted for live fish. If your turtle is not a baby, purchase goldfish for him to eat. Hopefully these solutions will work for you and your turtle.
What animal eats snapping turtles?
Large predatory birds who pick them up and then drop them on rocks from high up in the air. This breaks open the shell, and makes them easy to eat.
Where do snapping turtles find their water?
The animal finds it's water at it's habitat which would be in ponds, lakes, or rivers.
What plants do snapping turtles live bye?
Snapping turtles eat seaweed or things we eat like: vegetables
What is being done to save alligator snapping turtles?
threre is a lot of trusts around the world the world saving alligator snapping turtle but generally more could be done in the way of this country
What kind of music do snapping turtles like?
i was informed that they only listen to gucci mane Micheal Jackson and Justin bieber
Can you return a baby snapping turtle to the wild after keeping it for a month?
Yes if it is in good health and if local laws allow you can release it in the same place you took it from. If it was in captivity longer it should be taken to a wildlife rehabilitation center to make sure it is healthy, will not spread any diseases from feeder fish etc.
Are baby alligator snapping turtles illegal as a pet?
No absolutly not. There are plenty of places that you can buy one. Altough in most states it is illegal without a permit. If you still want to get one check out www.Kingsnake.com and look in the turtle clasifides.
Is 'Snappy' a boy or a girl name?
i'm probably guessing it's a boys name but it depends on how you pronounce it.
What is in a snapping turtles food chain?
The snapping turtle eats a frog. Then a frog eats a grasshopper. Last the grasshopper eats the grass.
Do snapping turtles live in families?
it depends. sometimes they do, if they are getting food. if not, they separate from each other
How long have alligator snapping turtles been endangered?
Since the nineteenth and twentieth century.
Do snapping turtles need to bask in sunlight?
no snapping turtles do need to bask in the sunlight, all turtles do, they get their vitamins from sunlight. just think of turtles in the wild they get sunlight everyday!
Are alligator snapping turtles endangered in SC?
Alligator Snapping Turtles ( M temminckii) are not indigenous to South Carolina. There is actually very little cooberating evidence of any being captured in South Carolina. The Alligator Snapping Turtle is often confused with the Common Snapping Turtle (C serpentina). The Alligator Snapping Turtle is threatened in it's native habitat, and is protected under several Federal and State laws.
Do humans have any benefits on snapping turtles?
Yes , in India they are placed in the Ganges river to help dispose of corpses placed there according to Indian 'burial' practises .
