You wouldn’t normally see the words “turtle” and “lightning-fast” in the same sentence, but common snapping turtles have ...

I have a special interest in snapping turtles because I grew up within an easy commute of Philadelphia and went to college ...

The most recently designated state symbol is Pennsylvania’s Official state amphibian. No, it’s not a frog or toad, it’s a ...

Snapping turtles should not be handled due to their aggressive nature ... Sometimes, though, the stripes are not visible.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police says that a common snapping turtle was seen on the Pend Oreille River.

Common snapping turtle. Snapping turtles are Delaware's largest freshwater turtle species, reaching up to 35 pounds and 18 inches long. They are known to resemble dinosaurs, with large heads ...

Dallas Huggins showing volunteers and interns how to hold a 28 lb eastern snapping turtle (note her hand underneath) while preparing for its release back to its home in May 2025.

Also known as eastern musk turtles, they are native to southeastern Canada and much of the eastern U.S. Lilley also found several common snapping turtles and a few painted turtles.

Common snapping turtle. Snapping turtles are Delaware's largest freshwater turtle species, reaching up to 35 pounds and 18 inches long. They are known to resemble dinosaurs, with large heads ...