Photos: 205 lb. Alligator Snapping Turtle; 80 lb. Common Snapper

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Quote isn't working huh, I think it's better to have this as a guard turtle than a guard dog, just add some jetpacks on it and it's ready to go...

"BEWARE OF TURTLE"
 
This species is trapped and bred on farms for its meat, which is served in restaurants both here and abroad.[/QUOTE]

So this means you're into this?? ^ Woah, if that turtle isn't illegal here I would have pet one.[/QUOTE]

Hi,

The photo was taken at the Bronx Zoo, where I worked as a herpetologist.

Best, Frank
 
Great photo's Frank. I wish this could be distributed over here so people who want that cute baby snapper damn well think twice. I've never seen one that big before.
 
Here is my big guy from several years ago. Worked with him during my time at the Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville. He weighed in at 135lbs.

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They require thousands of gallons to be happy for life and can live near a hundred years captive care is excessive lol but what isnt on this forum. Awesome photo btw what a monster!

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