There are two main types of snapping turtle – the common snapping turtle, and the alligator snapping turtle which is the larger of the two. Common snapping turtles average 8 to 14 inches long ...

Geographically, alligator snapping turtles are somewhat restricted compared to their common relatives, and are limited mainly to the southeast and Great Plains. If given the choice between fight ...

Historically, the common snapping turtle is widespread in the Eastern and Central United States, but not much is known about their current distribution. They are a target species for the USA ...

Turtles are fascinating creatures because they can live as long as humans, sometimes even longer. Their slow-moving ...

A homeowner in suburban Virginia found a 48.6-pound common snapping turtle in his yard and feared the gargantuan reptile had been hit by a car, according to a Facebook post by the Richmond ...

The BBSRC funded study of juvenile Common Snapping Turtles for the first time explains the heart’s biological mechanisms which help Turtles to uniquely survive up to 6 months without oxygen. And ...

Native reptiles and birds of prey will be showcased Sunday, Nov. 10 at Hueston Woods State Park Nature Center located at 6301 Park Office Road. “Reptile Show at Hueston Woods” is scheduled for 11 a.m.

Lau was found to have kept seven illegal species, including two wagler’s pit vipers, a paradise tree snake, a painted bronzeback snake, a common snapping turtle, an alligator snapping turtle and ...