But it sure seemed that way to this five year old. Today, I know that a large snapping turtle will have a shell not much bigger than 20 inches in diameter and weigh in the vicinity of 70 pounds.

Snapping Turtle Habitats and Habits Common snapping turtles (Chelydra serpentina) are widely distributed across the eastern U.S. to the Rocky Mountains, and from southern Canada to northern Mexico.

Snapping turtles are one of the oldest types of turtle around, having been around for approximately 200 million years – even during the time of the dinosaurs! The species also has a lifespan of ...

The provincial government says the common snapping turtle, added to the species at risk list in Ontario in 2009, can live to be more than 100 years old and can reach lengths of up to 36 centimetres ...

On July 20, residents at the Morley house on Bass Lake Road were surprised and delighted to find an unexpected visitor just outside their front door. It is unknown where the baby snapping turtle came ...

It was three young girls and their two friends, who were playing in their backyard, who spotted the common snapping turtle first,” stated Amelia Wood, a member of the Friends of group. “It is ...

How Big Can They Get? An alligator snapping turtle is bigger than a common snapping turtle and can weigh over 150 pounds. ©Gabbie Berry/Shutterstock.com ...

Ill tempered with a serious bite According to Friends of the Chicago River, people should avoid getting close to the common snapping turtle, which spends much of its time on the bottom of bodies of ...

A local "Good Samaritan client" and South Central Veterinary Clinic in Sioux Falls teamed up to find the best possible care ...

The painted turtle gets its name from the bright yellow and red markings on its neck, head, and underside. The common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentine) is much more elusive.