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A snapping turtle will occasionally come out of the water to bask in the sunlight for an hour or so. Female snapping turtles come out of the water to dig a hole and lay her eggs. She may be out of the water for up to five days.

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What is the difference between a snapping turtle and an alligator snapping turtle?

Alligator snapping turtles are larger and have much stronger bites. Alligator snapping turtle also live longer than common snapping turtles. Alligator snapping turtles can live to be 100 at the longest while the common snapping turtle lives to be around 70 at the maximum. Alligator snapping turtles have smaller shells and bigger heads. Common snapping turtles have the oppisite.


How do you tell if a turtle is a snaping turtle?

Here's a description of a snapping turtle: large head, long thick neck and back of shell has sawtooth edge. The height of the head end is a lot bigger than the tail end. There is a good picture on the "Nova Scotia Turtles" page of the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History website. Scroll to the bottom of the Museum website and click Nova Scotia Nature; scroll to the bottom and click on Nova Scotia Turtles, Click on "fresh water turtles" and scroll down to Snapping turtle.


When to Let baby snapping turtle go?

Baby snapping turtles should be released back into their natural habitat once they are strong enough to survive on their own, typically when they are about 4-5 inches in length. It is important to release them in a suitable environment with water, proper food sources, and shelter to ensure their survival. Make sure to check local regulations before releasing them, and avoid releasing them in areas with heavy pollution or high predator populations.


Do snapping turtles get along with painted turtles?

As babies snapping turtles get along with all kinds of turtles. once the snapping turtle gets big enough, it starts to realize it is stronger and bigger than the other turtles. At that point it gets very aggressive. I have a 6 month old snapping turtle that is very calm and stays away from the other turtles. My friend's snapping turtle though, is another story. His snapper is always trying to bite the other turtles limbs but is to slow is the deep water.


Does a common snapping turtle bask?

Of course stupid, its a turtle NO, not often. Snapping turtles are on of few turtles that do not bask regularly. They are also not good swimmers, they dwell in the muddy bottom of ponds, lakes, and rivers. They are my favorite animals and I've done alot of research. I have also had them all my life, I even got a tattoo of Slash from Tmnt.

Related Questions

What happens to a snapping turtle if they go in salt water?

If snapping turtles have salt the tongue of the snapping turtle will dry out and the turtle will have no interest to eat.


What is a snapping turtle's habitat?

sea water


Can a young snapping turtle live in an aquarium with a small amount of water?

You must have a lid on an aquarium holding a snapping turtle and an open area between the lid and the water surface to allow it to breathe.


What kind of water should a snapping turtle be in?

regular tap water


How does an alligator snapping turtle communicate?

Alligator snapping turtles do communicate by throat pumping to signal there are chemicals in the water.


What kind of turtle live in fresh water?

snapping turtles i think


How do you take care of 3 and a half inch snapping turtle?

A snapping turtle will need a box or aquarium to live in. He will need food and water and some rocks and plants.


What is the difference between a snapping turtle and an alligator snapping turtle?

Alligator snapping turtles are larger and have much stronger bites. Alligator snapping turtle also live longer than common snapping turtles. Alligator snapping turtles can live to be 100 at the longest while the common snapping turtle lives to be around 70 at the maximum. Alligator snapping turtles have smaller shells and bigger heads. Common snapping turtles have the oppisite.


What enables a turtle to survive in water?

because they cant its there habitat their swimming is like our walking on earth they cant survive whithout water and we cant survive without gravity literally


How long can a pet desert turtle live without food or water?

The pet desert can survive without eating for a few months.


What do you need to put in a tank for a snapping turtle?

Water ,heat source ,food ,lighting are about it.


Can a great white shark eat an alligator snapping turtle?

No. Sharks are saltwater fish and the turtle is fresh water. They will never meet.