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A 132 pound snapping turtle was caught in Hope Creek near the Salem Nuclear Power Plant in June of 2004. In May of 1994 a 96 pound snapping turtle was caught within 5 miles of the plant in Alloway Creeek. Large Blue Crabs have also been taken in the lower Delaware River and in Delaware Bay down stream of the plant. One crab reportedly measuring 16 inches across and weighing 13 pounds was caught by oyster fisherman Walter Snoots of Fortescue NJ.
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When did the snapping turtle become new york state reptile?
On August 18, 2006 , the common snapping turtle became the New York State reptile.
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.
What is the state animal of NY?
New York's state reptile is the snapping turtle. New York adopted the reptile in the late 18oo's.
What is the state animal of Massachusettes?
The state animals are tabby cat Boston terrier black-capped chickadee cod ladybug and snapping turtle
Which states do snapping turtles live?
I live in Panama City Beach, Florida the Redneck Rivera and snapping turtles live here also. I added a link to an article I wrote about snapping turtles & included a picture of a huge one I rescued from fishing line left in the water.
What are the state symbols of NY?
Some state symbols of New York include the state bird, which is the eastern bluebird, the state mammal, which is the beaver, and the state reptile, which is the snapping turtle. New York's state tree is the sugar maple and the state flower is the rose.
Is it illegal to have a pet snapping turtle even if its a baby?
In most states, no. A few states do prohibit some species or all species of snapping turtle from being kept as pets. They are most commonly prohibited in states where they are not naturally occurring, due to fear that pet owners will tire of them and release them into the environment. This fear is probably justified - snapping turtles can grow quite large, must be handled with great care, and require significant effort and expense to maintain, which makes them poor pets, generally. If you are in doubt whether snapping turtles are legal in your state and don't want to pay a lawyer to look it up, you might contact a seller. They often know which states allow snapping turtles as pets or not.
How much does it cost to own a turtle per year?
It depends how big your turtle is. However, in New Jersey, it is illegal to have turtles as pets due to the fact of how much diseases it holds. If you live in another state, it will depend on how big the cage is, how big your turtle is, how much he is, and others.
What is the capitol about of New Jersey the state where the first record baseball game took place in 1846?
Trenton is the capital city in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The first baseball game was played on June 19, 1846 at the Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey.
New Jersey state license and get a speeding ticket in Massachusetts does it show up on your driving record in NJ?
Yes, if you receive a speeding ticket in Massachusetts while holding a New Jersey driver's license, it can show up on your driving record in New Jersey. New Jersey participates in the Interstate Driver's License Compact (IDLC), which allows states to share information about traffic violations. As a result, the ticket may be reported to New Jersey, potentially affecting your driving record and insurance rates.
What is michigan's state reptile?
the painted-turtle
What is new yorks state turtle?
The Eastern Mud Turtle
