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How big is a 50 year old snapping turtle?
Found almost exclusively in the rivers, canals, and lakes of the southeastern United States, alligator snappers can live to be 50 to 100 years old. Males average 26 inches in shell length and weigh about 175 pounds, although they have been known to exceed 220 pounds.
How big do pet snapping turtles get?
12 to 15 inches
Common snapping turtles reach an average 12 to 15 inches in length, and large individuals may weigh 25 pounds or more.
What is the oldest alligator snapping turtle?
In the wild, alligator snapping turtles can live up to 45 years although 23 years is average. The oldest captive alligator snapping turtle lived 70 years.
How do you tell the age of a snapping turtle?
While it is impossible to know a snapping turtle’s age without its exact hatch date, you can make an educated guess by measuring the turtle’s carapace and counting its annuli rings. Always handle a snapping turtle with care and visit a veterinarian for the most accurate estimate of your snapping turtle’s age.
What kind of snapping turtle is the heaviest?
alligator snapping turtle
The alligator snapping turtle, which has been reported to live as long as 200 years, is the heaviest freshwater turtle in the world. The largest on record was 249 pounds. David said humans should handle these turtles with extreme care because they’re potentially dangerous.
Is it legal to have a pet snapping turtle?
1. Which species of reptiles can I own? You can keep some native dragons, geckos, lizards, snakes and turtles as pets. However, under NSW law, you may only own native reptiles bred in captivity which have been bought from a licenced breeder or dealer.
What do snapping turtles do in the winter?
When winter arrives, freshwater turtles dive down to the muddy bottom of ponds where the temperature never gets below 1°C. Nestled in the mud, their metabolism slows down. This allows them to survive for months without food and with very little oxygen. Unlike other cold-blooded animals, turtles don’t hibernate.
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