10 Incredible Snapping Turtle Facts

Kong is a very large alligator snapping turtle. He usually eats fish but we give him some fruit every once and awhile to show off his incredible bite. Cotey is an out of state alligator wrestler who loves letting us talk him in to poor life choices. Kong is over 40 years old and weighs over 130lbs. | Colorado Gator Farm

Giant Alligator Snapping Turtle 🐢 Found in freshwater rivers, lakes, swamps, and occasionally in brackish water habitats (mix of fresh and saltwater) in the US from Florida to Texas, and north to Illinois. Listed as Vulnerable to extinction. #staugustinealligatorfarm #alligatorfarm #giantturtle #snappingturtle #explorestaugustine #staugustine #staugustinefl #fridayfun | St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park

Alligator Snapping Turtles are naturally lazy! They have a pink extension on their tongue that acts as a fishing lure. This way, they can remain completely still and have their fish dinner come right to their mouth. We encourage some exercise with our female turtle and Louise was eager to swim over to retrieve a tasty fish this morning. #WorldTurtleDay | ZooAmerica

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