Here are a couple pics I snapped of a, yes, snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) last week in western North Dakota. I hadn't seen one this big, ever. I tapped the top of its shell with my tape measure, and it snapped at it, and I threw my hands into the air and hooted primal like a howler monkey. Darwin lives...
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these actually bite ? I thought they swam in the florida waters,
Yes, they snap. They will take your finger. Fresh-water snapping turtles are all over North America. I hadn't seen one this big, ever. After it snapped, it raised itself up on all fours. I reassured myself, "Yeah, turtles are slow as turtles," but was still uncertain about my back-peddling prowess. I gave it some room. It then turned west, toward the small pond you see in one of the pics. It tumbled right in with a big Ker-ploooosh!
If any of you know turtle experts, forward the pics because I'm curious if it is possible to determine its age by how big it is. Anyone got any good turtle soup recipes? (kidding... sort of)
You need to cut it in half & count its rings I think.
What if you swim? Do they snap at you underwear?
I don't wear underwear when i swim: i am safe.
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