Feeding Hungry Snapping Turtle! | Corbin Maxey

Alligator snapping turtles get their name from their powerful jaws and the ridges of their shells that resemble alligator skin. Medusa, our resident alligator snapping turtle, enjoys spending most of her time in the water, buried in the mud. She can hold her breath up to three hours which is why you may not see her during your visit! | Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Alligator Snapping Turtle Bite FAIL😱🐊🐢 | Corbin Maxey

Have you ever wondered how snapping turtles mate? We got you. As waters begin to warm, so do the hearts of snapping turtles. Mating can occur during spring through fall - eggs are usually laid in summer. The female snapper can store the male's sperm for several seasons, using it when necessary to fertilize her eggs. These gnarly scavengers are a vital part of healthy wetlands and aquatic habitats, and they aren’t shy about sharing their business. Video: Erin Huggins/USFWS Video description: A ma

33K views · 252 reactions | SNAPPING TURTLES -- Do you know the difference between common snapping turtles and alligator snapping turtles? AskMDC provides some helpful info to help you identify the two. -- Kipp@MDC | Missouri Dept. of Conservation | Facebook

1.5M views · 4K reactions | A snapping turtle's bite is SO strong. One chomp and your finger is GONE. Watch #BraveTheWild Sundays at 9pm! | Animal Planet | Facebook