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Snapping turtle • chelydra serpentina • Reptile sheet

snapping turtle

Scientific name Chelydra serpentina
Descriptor Linnaeus
Year of description 1758
IUCN category (World) LC
Family Chelydridae
Genus Chelydra
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Introduction

chelydra serpentina, commonly known as snapping turtle, is a reptile from the North America.

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Who is it?

Morphology

  • Type
  • Size
    35 - 45 cm
  • Weight
    8 - 16 kg
  • Longevity
    30 year
  • Type
  • Size
    35 - 45 cm
  • Weight
    8 - 16 kg
  • Longevity
    30 year

How to recognize the snapping turtle ?

The snapping turtle measures between 35 and 45 cm. This reptile is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and marron body.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • Sociability
    solitary
  • Way of living
    diurnal
  • Venomous
    No
  • Diet
    predator

The snapping turtle is a reptile solitary naturally found near to the surface. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .

Although the snapping turtle is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.

Reproduction

  • Reproduction
    ovipare
  • Clutch size
    0 - 0 eggs

The snapping turtle is a reptile ovipare.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

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What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Flow
    Medium and Slow

Biotope presentation

The snapping turtle is most often found at a depth between 0m and 3m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths. This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).

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