alligator snapping turtle

alligator snapping turtle hatchling swims in 10 gallon tank.

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Pets & Animals

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• snapping
• turtle
• fishtank

[pitguru66]

yes hes alive and hes huge,this was his baby tank and he was only in here like a year and a half.then he hit a growth spirt and i moved him to a 125. LordLithicus knows whats up. most of the negative comments come from people who dont have a clue about these animals

[bigesoul3]

IS the turtle still alive?

[pitguru66]

yes and hes huge.bigger than your head dipshit.

[pitguru66]

haha assholes my turtle is still alive in the same tank.fuck you all, wannabees

[pitguru66]

to all the dumbasses who dont know shit about alligator snapping turtles.hes not going to drown hes a fucking turtle and his genetic blue print is more refined then your oversized fat bodied brains.ITS NOT TOO MUCH WATER.what do you think they stay in the shallow out in the wild.this turtle lives 95% of their lives UNDER WATER.

[pitguru66]

yes. the air pump has been removed, it was strictly for show but it was making to much condensation and the water was also running off the glass.

[Duhstevemuister]

What do you feed your alligator? I have a 2 and a half incher and idk what to feed him. Right now he's been eating guppies.

[MahoroSu]

awsome little dude, always wanted one... got a 150g tank for it, but didn't have the time to set it up...

[4sm0ke2guam0]

and the other 2 i got few months after him are ina 29 gal. so how big is urs now? he ever tried to bite u or is he kinda tame? 

[4sm0ke2guam0]

yo nice turtle n cool decoration, i got 3 common snappers, got em all as babies, 1 wild 2 captive bred. the 2 i bought are florids snappers. i wanna get a baby alligator snapper but it was harder to get. you dont got too much water, but do u got a uva light also? and i know they like NEVER come outa the water lol. but still u should have a spot he can dry out on. im also really supprised that u were ble to keep em in that tank fora year. my bigger one i got last summer is already ina 46 gal

[LordLithicus]

@maxxd12

Turtles have a slow metabolism. Energy consumption is not a problem for alligator snapping turtles as they can go a year without food. They move very slowly and alot of times algae is able to grow on them with no problem in the wild. Having deep water will not decrease the life span when you consider this turtle is living in maybe 1-2 feet of water and in the wild they live in 15-30 feet deep water.

[LordLithicus]

@tonyagrestic You probably had a turtle that basks. Turtles like this have to heat up in the sun to help restore energy so you need a good uv light otherwise they can get sick and die like plants .Some breeds are complete aquatic but there are very few.

[LordLithicus]

@4sm0ke2guam0

You can use a tall aquarium. Don't worry they won't drown. they live in lakes 25 ft deep. They like to hide so you need structures in the water like fake logs or ships. I don't recommend fake plants as some turtles will eat them. When you get them young, they eat mostly meat but in juvenile and forward they become omnivores. You need a constant supply of feeder fish. Stay away from goldfish because they can be toxic. I recommend rosy reds. pm me for breeder's site.

[LordLithicus]

@4sm0ke2guam0.

The alligator snapping turtle is an ambush predator. They have a tongue that flicks around like a lure. They have small powerful necks, whereas the commons have long necks for snatching prey. The commons bask so you need uv lights. The alligators are easier to take care of because they do not leave the water except to nest. That being said, they eat alot. Adults can go a year without food. They absorb 20 percent of their oxygen through their skin so clean water is a must.

[4sm0ke2guam0]

@LordLithicus yo u seem like u know alot about alligator snappers, so i thought i had a baby but he's just a common, can u tell me info bout them? what 3 breeds of snappers r there? and where can i possibly get or buy a baby alligator snapper. ty yo for ur time