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Is snapping turtle a national protected animal? What are its habits and characteristics?

Gustavo 'Gus' Fring
2021-05-24 16:52:22
Snapping turtles do not belong to the national protected animals of our country, because they are not native turtles of our country. Snapping turtles are one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world, mainly in the southern United States. They are a kind of ferocious tortoise, because their appearance is similar to that of crocodiles, they are also carnivorous animals, and they are more aggressive, so they are called snapping turtles. They are mainly divided into two species: big snapping turtles and small snapping turtles.
Is snapping turtle a national protected animal? What are its habits and characteristics?

1. Is the crocodile turtle a national protected animal

? The crocodile turtle is not a protected animal in our country, because they are introduced from other countries, and they are widely distributed in our country, so they are not a national protected animal. Snapping turtles are one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world and the largest freshwater turtle in North America. Their native range is mainly in the southern United States.

Snapping turtles are similar in appearance to crocodiles, and they are also ferocious and very aggressive when threatened. Snapping turtles are carnivorous animals. They have hooks in their upper and lower jaws, so they have a strong ability to hunt. They can eat almost anything that can be swallowed alive.

2. What are the habits and characteristics

of snapping turtles? Snapping turtles belong to terrapins, so they live in water for a long time. They have a strong ability to hold their breath and can stay in water for 40-50 minutes. Snapping turtles like quiet environment, suitable temperature is 20-33 C, below 15 C will enter hibernation, below 10 C will enter deep hibernation. Adult snapping turtles are irascible and may actively attack humans, luring prey with their tongues in the wild. They like to eat some animal feed, such as small fish, shrimp, red worms, loach, etc. Family feeding needs to match them with some vegetables and fruits to ensure a balanced nutrition.

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