Here's some pictures, please let me know what you think it is EXACTLY: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a201/WinterBaby57/101_1585.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a201/WinterBaby57/101_1575.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a201/WinterBaby57/101_1582.jpg
2007-06-08 09:02:05 · 9 answers · asked by clairvoyant_dreamer 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
It's a large female common snapping turtle. Males simply don't get that big. I'd say she's up looking for somewhere to build her nest.
And yes, common snapping turtle, not alligator snapper, compare the beaks and the keeling of the carapace... not to mention the difficulty of getting a photo of an alligator snapper with it's mouth closed...
http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/ligans/animals/m/ar0207_1m.jpg
http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/wildlife/alligatorsnappingturtle.jpg
http://www.kingsnake.com/dfw/checklist/turtles/macrochelys_temminckii.htm
And I do agree, keep your fingers and hands away from her mouth. Chances are, she'll probably never be seen again.
2007-06-08 12:18:06 · answer #1 · answered by gimmenamenow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a snapping turtle. The tail and the beak give it away. If you hold a stick in front of it and agitate it, it will snap the stick in half. I definitely wouldn't let a child play with it. They move fairly slowly, but their bite strike is lightning quick and very hard!
2007-06-08 16:15:46 · answer #2 · answered by Body by BBQ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Female snapping turtles come out of the water this time of year to dig a hole in the ground to lay eggs
2007-06-08 18:23:04 · answer #3 · answered by michael971 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely a turtle. Looks like it might be a Snapping Turtle.
2007-06-08 16:08:24 · answer #4 · answered by Mathematica 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ahuge snapping turtle. usually those live at the bottom of marshes and swamps. You must live by an area that has water. Don't touch it, they are really quick and can take off a finger!
BTW, thats so cool that you got to see one up close!
2007-06-08 16:25:44 · answer #5 · answered by Chick-a-Dee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WOW!! That is one big azz turtle!!
Not sure what kind - does she live near water?
The 2nd pic looks like a snapper, but the close up one makes me second guess.
My advice: Don't get too close!!
;-)
2007-06-08 16:09:40 · answer #6 · answered by tirebiter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it sure looks like a snapping turtle to me--look at the jaws
2007-06-08 16:10:56 · answer #7 · answered by henry d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More specifically, it's an alligator snapping turtle.
2007-06-08 16:44:17 · answer #8 · answered by biologist1968 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's GAMARA!!! I found Mothra in my back yard the other day.
Seriouly, though... Be very careful! That thing will easily rip your hand off.
2007-06-08 17:00:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋