Common Snapping Turtles have an incredible bite force that is capable of crushing bones and metal objects. They use this bite force to catch prey and defend themselves from predators. This Common Snapping Turtle (24-2518) was transported to our wildlife hospital after being found in a lethargic state. An x-ray was taken during intake revealing that the patient was gravid with 12 eggs. After spending a night in the hospital’s wildlife ward, the patient was moved to one of our outdoor habitats for

Reminder: How to Safely Handle Snapping Turtles! 🤯 #snappingturtle #alligatorsnappingturtle #funnyreels #turtles #funnyanimals #animals #reptiles #gardenstatetortoise #scary #wildlifeonearth | Garden State Tortoise

Flesh Eating Beetles Clean a Snapping Turtle Shell! #flesheatingbeetles #snappingturtle | Fishin’ with Tate

🐢💚 When you think of a snapping turtle, you probably think “DON’T TOUCH!” But our aquarium team knows our common snapping turtle very well! During exhibit cleanings, he actually enjoys a few gentle scratches, and he lets us know he likes it! 😄✨ Even the toughest turtles appreciate a little TLC. 💦 #OklahomaAquarium #SnappingTurtle #TurtleLove #AquariumLife #BehindTheScenes #AnimalCare | Oklahoma Aquarium