The common snapping turtle is a species that lives in freshwater. Their natural habitat extends from southeastern Canada, to the Rocky Mountains, northeast close Nova Scotia and south all the way to Florida. They are omnivores, and their diet consists of plants, insects, worms, snakes, fish and small animals. Currently, the Common Snapping Turtle is not considered a vulnerable species. Their cousins, the Alligator Snapping Turtles, are a threatened species in Texas, and some other states have im

🐢 It’s #WildTurtleWeek, and the common snapping turtle is here to remind us that being “common” doesn’t mean forgettable. The common snapping turtle isn’t endangered, in fact, it’s one of the most widespread and abundant large freshwater turtles in North America. But that doesn’t mean it’s invincible. Each year, many are injured or killed as they travel long distances over land to reach nesting sites or new habitat. It’s important to be mindful of them because they play an important role in fre