Snapping Turtle

Snapping Turtles are the largest turtles of this area. They are found in almost all aquatic environments in this region but spend most of their time crawling on the bottom only surfacing for air. They will be seen about after heavy rains. They are characterized by their large head and powerful jaws and jagged shell.

They also have a rather long ridged tail. They were once considered an important food source to people throughout the south. They feed on just about anything they can capture which includes fish, crayfish and the sometimes young waterfowl.