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Reptiles
Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 30-45 years
- Weight
- 4.5-16 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) is a omnivore species found in North American freshwater. It typically lives 30-45 years, weighing around 4.5-16 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the snapping turtle: Snapping turtles' jaws can sever a broom handle.
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales, ranging from tiny geckos to massive crocodiles. Most reptiles lay eggs and rely on their environment to regulate body temperature.