my snapping turtle

[andyjs]

Cool turtle. You could also go for a 100+ gallon stock tank. They are pretty easy to find at places like Tractor Supply company and other farm and hardware stores. The hatchery I used to work at has several snappers in tanks from about 60 gallon size up to a pair in a big stock tank (I can't remember the size, but it's somewhere in the 5-700 gallon range). They are great turtles, but not very nice, especially when they start to mature. One named ET was very docile for the first year or two after he was caught at about a 6" size. Now he's over 10" and pretty aggressive.

 

[granuccibar]

I've had Snappy for 6 or 7 years. He went from a fishbowl (not kidding - previous owner) to a 2/3 of a 90 gallon (shared tank with another turtle, with a divider) to the whole 90 gallon to his current home, a 300 gallon. My snapper never has basked since I've owned him, but I've heard young ones do sometimes.

I think you'll really like your Snapping Turtle, they have a whole lot more personality than most turtles!

i can't wait till he gets that big.
yeah he never ever basks at all.
what do you feed snappy when he is that big?

 

[Dan F]

i can't wait till he gets that big.
yeah he never ever basks at all.
what do you feed snappy when he is that big?

Snappy diet consists of mostly of turtle sticks and occasional earthworms or feeders. I have fed him pieces of fish and scallops when I ran out of food as well. He has eaten floating turtle sticks his whole life, it's good to start them off small.

 

[ExoticEctotherms]

oh thanks lol.
yeah he does, im thinking about getting a rubbermaid tub.
any one selling?

This website sells "Waterland Tubs", which are specifically made for turtles. They are a little pricey, but definitely would make a cool indoor pond if you have the space.

http://www.bruceedelmanreptiles.com/

 

[evilstreets]

i keep my snapper passive by handling her often. i know of two other people that have very tame snappers. one of which is 13". so it is possible for them to be tame. they are always going to be aggressive when there removed from water because they dont feel safe on land as in the wild thats when they are vulnerable. once out of the water for a few they tame down and become passive.

 

[coura]

i keep my snapper passive by handling her often. i know of two other people that have very tame snappers. one of which is 13". so it is possible for them to be tame. they are always going to be aggressive when there removed from water because they dont feel safe on land as in the wild thats when they are vulnerable. once out of the water for a few they tame down and become passive.

Dont be over trusty or you may lose a few fingers Agressivity is simply something snapper keepers have to live with. The tame ones are fluke ocurrences and not the norm. The excess handling may simply stress your turtle and making it more agressive. Turts in general dont like to be handled

 

[Louie]

he's name in bruce. he lives with two red eared sliders in a 55 gallon fish tank. he like to go under the filters and uproot my plants. i've had him since june.

Very nice turtle. He doesnt try to bite you?

 

[Louie]

I've had Snappy for 6 or 7 years. He went from a fishbowl (not kidding - previous owner) to a 2/3 of a 90 gallon (shared tank with another turtle, with a divider) to the whole 90 gallon to his current home, a 300 gallon. My snapper never has basked since I've owned him, but I've heard young ones do sometimes.

I think you'll really like your Snapping Turtle, they have a whole lot more personality than most turtles!

Thats a big turtle. I notice the water level is low. I dont know much about turtles but doesnt like to swim?

 

[coura]

Thats a big turtle. I notice the water level is low. I dont know much about turtles but doesnt like to swim?

They are mostly botom walkers but yes they can sometimes swim

 

[Louie]

They are mostly botom walkers but yes they can sometimes swim

I just assumed they needed deeper water in the tank