its funny in that first pic he looks so mad but he the second one he seems so content with being held
Really want to get a common snapper!
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fhawk362;3854497; said:
haha, he must have gotten used to it... but that sucker bit me just 6 months prior to that second picture. Like I said, they may calm down but they cannot get tame.
Yes I'd never completely trust them. I've had snappers who showed no desire to bite out of aggression but would bite out of feeding response. Different from the turtle's point of view, but to your hand it amounts to the same. They don't like being held though, and even if they're not biters they will try to kick free, and their claws are no picnic either.
Not sure about those collapsible things, the big rubbermaid stock tanks might work, I think they come up to 300 gallons? I see that 14" max size a lot but I know I've seen bigger, I'd guess 20" max as they get old and grow all their lvies.
Not sure about those collapsible things, the big rubbermaid stock tanks might work, I think they come up to 300 gallons? I see that 14" max size a lot but I know I've seen bigger, I'd guess 20" max as they get old and grow all their lvies.
CTU2fan;3854677; said:
I agree, I would get a rubber/plastic stock tank. I know that tractor supply company has some water troughs that you can use. Also check out some preformed ponds, those work well too if they are properly supported.
snakeguy101;3854419; said:
Aren't those photos of Alligator Snappers?
I have always gone with the rear-of-the-carapace hold with my Common Snapper, but I could see how the front-back hold might work if it was a big enough turtle.
This is Snappy and me at the science fair last year, the one day of the year she gets pulled out of her 300 gallon tank.
Conner;3854868; said:
actually sort of, I am wearing a Kevlar lined pair of waiters, that is what saved my ankle when that turtle bit me too, he got them all bunched up and they took a lot of the force out of the bite. he was also only able to penetrate in 2 small points where his beak was the sharpest. I firmly believe that those waiters are the reason I am able to walk today...
fishy12;3855684; said:
I'm not sure I would say "for life" - Common Snappers can easily reach 40 pounds. Also, you need to remember that these guys can live for fifty years, over three times longer than you have been around. Before you get yourself a Snapper you really need to think about whether you are able to make a life-long commitment to your pet.
