Snapper

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i found one at work walkin across the driveway one time. it was about 2 inches long. i kept him for a week before doing extensive research and realizing that this baby was gonna get too big for a 50 gal. tank.
 
I kept one for about 6 months. Caught it at the pond across the road from my mom's house. It was about 1" across and when I let it go, it was 6". Very cool and was a visious predator. I would feed it minnows and newts I caught in the same pond and it was a treat to watch him eat. VERY messy though, so if your thinking about keeping one even for a short while, you need good filtration. A pond would be needed for sure if you were to keep long term as I have seen them around here (West Virginia) as big as 24"+ across the shell from side to side, longer front to back.
 
I am keeping one right now but probably only for the winter. He was very small and it was getting cold when I found him. They dont make great pets but are pretty cool.

Chad
 
i was fishing in the biloxi river when visiting my mom and i cought one about 6inches long.trying to unhook him he was trying to bite my . finally when i did he snapped at my wife. ive never heard he scream so loud. we all had a good laugh
 
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