Safety note: Powerful bite — do not handle
The Alligator Snapping Turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America, reaching over 200 pounds. It uses a worm-like tongue lure to attract fish. Found in deep rivers and lakes of the southeastern U.S.
Habitat
Deep rivers, lakes, and reservoirs in the Southeast
Diet
Fish, amphibians, invertebrates, and aquatic vegetation
How common
Uncommon
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