Common snapping turtle
A kind of snapping turtle · also called eastern snapping turtle
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About
The common snapping turtle is a heavy freshwater reptile with a rugged shell and a surprisingly long reach.
While smaller than its cousin the alligator snapping turtle, it is still one of the largest freshwater turtles in North America. Males usually grow larger than females, and their weights can vary widely depending on habitat and food supply. Much of the animal's full length comes from its long, muscular neck and spiky tail rather than the shell alone.
From Wikipedia
The common snapping turtle is a species of large, freshwater turtles in the family Chelydridae. Its natural range extends from southeastern Canada, southwest to the edge of the Rocky Mountains, as far east as Nova Scotia, and Florida.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a common snapping turtle?
- A common snapping turtle measures about 20 inches (0.5 m) long, stands 8 inches (0.2 m) tall, and weighs roughly 26 pounds (12 kg). This puts its body weight close to that of a standard car tire.
- How much space does a common snapping turtle take up?
- About 3.17 gal (12 L), the volume of its body.
Weight
26.5 lb (12 kg)
- Space it takes up
- 3.17 gal (12 L)
- Length
- 19.7 in (50 cm)
- Height
- 7.87 in (20 cm)
Quick answer
A common snapping turtle measures about 20 inches (0.5 m) long, stands 8 inches (0.2 m) tall, and weighs roughly 26 pounds (12 kg). This puts its body weight close to that of a standard car tire.
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