Snapping Turtle is a reptile that typically lives in slow rivers, lakes and marshland. It has a scales skin and can run up to 4km/h (2.4mph). Snapping Turtle (chelydridae) has a size 47-80cm (18.5-31in) and weights 16-136kg (35-300lbs). The animal lives 20-32 years in a solitary lifestyle. Eats mostly: fish, birds, frogs
Facts about snapping turtles
Name | Snapping Turtle |
Predators | Human, raccoon, alligator |
Phylum | Chordata |
Skin Type | Scales |
Scientific Name | Chelydridae |
Top Speed | 4km/h (2.4mph) |
Life Span | 20-32 years |
Type | Reptile |
Habitat | Slow rivers, lakes and marshland |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Colour | Brown, tan, black |
Main Prey | Fish, birds, frogs |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Family | Chelydridae |
Genus | Chelydra |
Order | Testudines |
Class | Reptilia |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Diet | Omnivore |
Size | 47-80cm (18.5-31in) |
Average Litter Size | 35 |
Weight | 16-136kg (35-300lbs) |