Ed Laquidara - Alligator Snapping Turtle

Alligator snapping Turtles are the largest freshwater turtles in the world, growing to over 6' in length and 200 lbs. These turtle range throughout the southeastern United States in swamps, and catch fish by luring them in with a worm like blood vessel in their mouth.

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[Boneyman]

Isn't the alligator snapper just the largest in North America? I'm sure there are some asian softshell species that grow larger than these.

[EdLaquidara]

your right I was going by weight I should of been more specific

[jerumd]

Alligator Snapping turtles are Big, Majestic, Powerful, and Mysterious. Common Snapping turtles on the other hand are just downright Evil.

[reycangri]

Nice info...good video.

[MrTVBuff]

I think four or five years ago, I something while I was driving down the street home from work, I stopped my car I looked out the window it was a common snapping turtle. I didn't get near it because, I don't want to get my fingers bit off so, I jumped in my car and left.

[CreatureCore7]

Thanks for this info on the Common Snapper. I've always picked them up by the tail because I was pretty sure I'd lose a finger if I had lifted it up like most handle the Alligator Snapper species. Just good to hear a confirmation.

[GunlessSnake]

to the poster of this video,the turtle in Vietnam is largest and heaviest .

[jerumd]

Your right about that men. The largest freshwater turtle in the world, is a species of softshell turtle that lives in Vietnam. This turtle is said to be the size of a small car!! Books and internet are all wrong for many reasons.

[wtffrr]

Very good. Sorry to hear about Igor. I have had alligator and common snappers for years. I can relate as I crawl in the ditches looking for what ever I find as well.

[jerumd]

Love it :D