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Alligator Snapping Turtle vs Common Snapping Turtle

submitted by PlayhousePals

9 years 2 months 3 weeks ago

YouTube: Often confused for one another the prehistoric looking Alligator Snapping Turtle and the more widespread Common Snapping Turtle are two very distinct species.

Yes it is true that they both share similarities in appearance but everything from their temperament to the way they hunt are completely different. In this video adventurer and animal expert Coyote Peterson will compare the two side by side to show you each ones unique features so you will better understand their individual traits and be able to properly identify them if you see one in the wild.

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In spite of the dozens of snappers that I've caught while fishing, or encountered while wandering creekbeds, I don't think I'd ever realized that they were alligator snapping turtles. I didn't think they got this far north...but seeing both, side by side, makes it clear that I've never actually gotten a close look at any other kind.

Fascinating video, in my opinion.

I like turtles.

*quality turtle learnins here.
I do love me some toe biters....so *promote

Promoting this video and sending it back into the queue for one more try; last queued Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 8:32pm PDT - promote requested by newtboy.

Boosting this quality contribution up in the Hot Listing - declared quality by newtboy.

I'm surprised they still have all their fingers. I feel like they make these videos while ignoring basic safety considerations just to make the viewer more nervous.

But who wins ?? I really wanna know..

jokingly says...

Adam: I'd talk but I got a mouth full of dip.

hmm, I've always had the impression the alligator was the more aggressive of the two

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