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Common Snapping Turtle
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
Reptilia
COMMON

Stats

Lifespan
30-45 yrs
Size
Large
Diet
Omnivore
Activity
Nocturnal
Social
Solitary
Biome
Freshwater wetland
Range
North America
Movement
Walking
Breeding
Egg-laying
Defense
Armor
Status
Common

About

A hulking freshwater turtle with a massive triangular head, hooked jaws, and a long serrated tail that can equal the shell in length. Despite a slow metabolism, individuals can live well past 40 years and grow to over 16 kg.

Life cycle

  1. 1.
    hatchling
    A coin-sized hatchling digs out of the nest and makes its own way to water or shelter.
  2. 2.
    juvenile
    A juvenile turtle's shell hardens and grows yearly rings as it forages on its own.
  3. 3.
    adult
    Fully grown with adult shell size and markings.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Testudines
Family
Chelydridae
Genus
Chelydra
Species
Chelydra serpentina