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Wefound a baby snapping turtle,what can we feed it2007-11-24 2:02:59

Snappers grow very fast, and get extremely large. They are also rather nasty-tempered, and dealing with an adult is quite a challenge. They are ornery, aggressive, and have a lightning-fast strike. They are truly powerful turtles, and need to be treated with a great deal of caution. If you don't know what you're doing, a large adult snapper is entirely capable of taking off some of your fingers! They are totaly unsuitable captives for a novice.

There are two species in the U.S., the Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) and the Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macroclemys temminckii) . The common snappers will easily grow to 13" long, and 20lbs in weight in captivity. Larger and older 40-60 lb giants are not uncommon.

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http://www.practical-pet-care.com/turtle.

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you can feed it fishes or insects trust me i had one before they will eat it.

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You can feed it live things such as small fish or crickets that should be a main part of it's diet! However where did you find it at and how long ago did you find it, was it sick or injured at the time?? it may not be to late to release it into the wild where it will survive but if you found it because it was sick or something then keep it in captivity! Message me with alot more detail A SAP and i'll tell ya what to do. mruniverse16@yahoo.com