WHAT KIND OF COMMON SNAPPING TURTLE IS THIS ?
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I guess the shell is kind of "Hypo" in color but I've found many of them the wild with light skin like that.
Looks like an alligator snapping turtle.. Just my opinion
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I agree with VF- I have collected pale wild common snappers just like that one.
Jloco- it's definitely a common. This side-by-side pic of the two species should help: http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web04/2010/6/1/15/enhanced-buzz-2450-1275421581-16.jpg. The common is on the left.
Jloco- it's definitely a common. This side-by-side pic of the two species should help: http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web04/2010/6/1/15/enhanced-buzz-2450-1275421581-16.jpg. The common is on the left.
Definitely a Common Snapper, not an Alligator Snapper. The OP seems to know that much already.
I'm with Vicious, wild snappers can be found this light, and most snappers lighten in captivity.
Josh H
I'm with Vicious, wild snappers can be found this light, and most snappers lighten in captivity.
Josh H
can you show me your collected ? but my cst have a light yellow skin..thx for the information.
I haven't caught any with the shell THAT light, but certainly found plenty in the areas I crayfish that have light shells and light skin. More of a light yellow/caramel type color shell. So, I love the light coloration of yours!
It's just a very healthy common snapper. I have seen wild xanthic snappers before, and they look odd. They kind of glow under the water's surface.