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The average lifespan is not really known, as there is no central database of alligator births and deaths.
However, they can live over 50 years, with some being recorded as living over 70 years.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoThough their potential lifespans in the wild are unknown, alligator snapping turtles are believed to be capable of living to 150 years of age. In captivity, they typically live from anywhere between 20 to 70 years of age.
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∙ 14y agomost turtles live a very long time. some only live a couple of days, weeks, months or even seconds if something is wrong at birth but if they are healthy they can live to be up to 150 on average they usually live to be about 70.
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∙ 11y agoAn alligator snapping turtle reaches maturity at the age of 12.
Though the alligator snapping turtle's potential lifespan in the wild is unknown, they are believed to be capable of living between 80 and 120 years of age.
In captivity, snapping turtles typically live to anywhere between 20 and 70 years old.
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∙ 9y agoAmerican Alligators have a lifespan of 30-50 years when living in the wild. The oldest captive alligator lived to be 66 years old.
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∙ 14y agoThe lifespan of a wild snapping turtle is about 30 to 40 years
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∙ 11y agothe aillgator snapping turtle live as long as 100 to 500 years
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∙ 10y agoThe average life soan for a turtle is 255 years and tortoises is 300 years
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∙ 12y ago30ish years
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How long can a snapping turtle survive without water?
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.
How long is a snapping turtle in incubation?
3 months
How big are snapping turtle eggs?
They are 1 inch long
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.
How long can a alligator live out of water?
1 hour
What kind of turtle has a a long tail spikes and a jagged edged shell?
Black-knobbed map turtle or an Alligator snapping turtle
Are alligator snapping turtle extinct?
Alligator snapping turtles are not extint. i have seen one not to long ago in a show at my school.
How long does an alligator snapping turtle spend with its parents?
it doesn't spend any time with them
How long is the life span of a snapping turtle?
a snapping turtle has a life span of up to 57 years. if you want to check then go to the website below: http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/natbltn/400-499/nb486.htm hope i helped!
How long will a snapping turtle with a broken shell live?
most likely no they will not live
How long are alligator snapping turtles at birth?
When young alligator snapping turtles hatch, they are two to three inches long.
What is the biggest snapping turtle on record?
The alligator snapping turtle is a freshwater turtle and the largest turtle by weight. The record for the largest ever caught weighed in at 400 pounds. They normally average between 155 and 175 pounds.
How long can a snapping turtle survive without water?
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.
Is it safe to put a frozen dead mouse that has been thawed out into an alligator snapping turtle tank levels have never been checked?
It is most likely safe to add a frozen dead mouse that has been thawed out to a alligator snapping turtle tank. If the tank levels have never been checked the addition of a corpse could add ammonia to the tank which would not be favorable to the turtle and could lead to premature death. Alligator snapping turtles can eat mice, and if it was store bought it will be fine to feed as long as it hasn't been sitting out for any more than a few hours.
How long are alligator snapping turtles?
Alligator snapping turtles may be just inches long at birth, but as adults they can grow to a length of 2-5 feet. Larger cases are possible, but rare.
Would your snapping turtle live in a fish tank?
Yes, turtles can survive in many environments, as long as they are fed.
How long is a snapping turtle in incubation?
3 months
