Turtles
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
Across the regions where it's common, the Common Snapping Turtle peaks from March to July.
Shows up in 30 ecoregions and 39 states
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Turtles
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
Description
The common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) is a species of large, freshwater turtles in the family Chelydridae. C. serpentina has a rugged, muscular build with a ridged carapace (upper shell) that varies in color from tan to brown and black, although ridges tend to be more pronounced in younger individuals.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Some may inhabit brackish environments, such as estuaries. Its natural range extends from southeastern Canada, southwest to the edge of the Rocky Mountains, as far east as Nova Scotia, and Florida.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
In a recent study, young common snapping turtles showed that their lower bite force matches their active foraging behavior, meaning they have to travel and seek out more prey to make up for their inability to eat some items. In some areas, adult common snapping turtles can occasionally be incidentally detrimental to breeding waterfowl, but their effect on such prey as ducklings and goslings is frequently exaggerated.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
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States
About the Common Snapping Turtle
When is the Common Snapping Turtle most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Common Snapping Turtle peaks from March to July.
Where does the Common Snapping Turtle live?
It has enough records to show in 30 ecoregions and 39 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, and Colorado.