The common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) is a species of large freshwater turtle 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.

2019年11月15日 · Among the largest and most impressive freshwater turtles in the world, snapping turtle species all belong to the family Chelydridae, which includes the common snapping turtle of North America and its Central and South American cousins, as well as the huge alligator snapper of the American South.

2023年12月22日 · There are five types of snapping turtles — the Central American snapping turtle, the South American snapping turtle, the Suwannee snapping turtle, the alligator snapping turtle, and the common snapping turtle.

snapping turtle, either of several species of freshwater turtles (family Chelydridae) named for their method of biting. Snapping turtles are found continuously in North America from eastern Canada and New England to the Rockies, and they are also found in pockets from Mexico and Central America to Ecuador.

2019年5月7日 · Contrary to popular belief, there are five snapping turtle types/species. These are the alligator snapping turtle, the common snapping turtle, the Suwannee snapping turtle, South American snapping turtle, and the Central American snapping turtle. Snapping turtles are fascinating chelonians.

Identification: Chelydra serpentina is a robust turtle with a carapace (upper shell) length of 203-494 mm (8-over 19 in) (Ernst et al., 1994; Conant and Collins, 1998). The maximum weight, measured for an individual in captivity, is 39 kg (86 lbs) (Conant and Collins, 1998).

Snapping Turtles are known to prey occasionally on ducks and geese in ponds. The effects of this predation are quite variable and depend on the local size of the turtle population and the extent to which they feed during the day.

2022年10月13日 · This guide discusses more details about the snapping turtle species. For each turtle, you’ll learn the basics such as physical appearance, average adult size, habitat, diet, conservation status, and more.