About the Common Snapping Turtle
The Common Snapping Turtle is a large, powerful freshwater turtle known for its rugged appearance and strong jaws. It has a rough, ridged shell, long muscular tail, and a large head with a hooked beak.
Habitat
In the wild, Common Snapping Turtles inhabit ponds, lakes, rivers, marshes, and slow-moving waterways with soft, muddy bottoms.
Diet
Omnivorous scavenger and predator.
Interesting Facts
- One of North America's largest freshwater turtles
- Powerful bite force, but generally avoids confrontation in water
- Omnivorous scavenger and predator
- Can live 40-50 years or more
- Spends most of its life submerged
Why This Animal Matters
Common Snapping Turtles play an important ecological role in their native range by helping clean waterways through scavenging.
Support and Sponsor Common Snapping Turtle
Your sponsorship directly supports Common Snapping Turtle's care, habitat, and enrichment activities. When you sponsor an animal, you help provide food, veterinary care, habitat improvements, and enrichment. Choose a sponsorship level that works for you and make a difference for Common Snapping Turtle today.
All sponsorships are tax-deductible donations that go 100% toward animal care and welfare.
