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Common Snapping Turtle

Snapping Turtle

Meet the Common Snapping Turtle

Snapping turtles are solitary, meaning they like to live alone. They can grow to be over 35 pounds and are easily identified by the sharp ridges along the tail.

Click here to learn more about the common snapping turtle

Click here to download a coloring page.

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