I've always loved this guys ever since my grandfather moved one out of his yard using a shovel. It was so big and scary looking, they lived near a old textile mill that had a pond across the street and the shelled behemoth had crossed the street and walked into his yard. I've heard a lot of exaggerated sounding factoids about these guys but apparently most of the facts have turned out to be true. For one, snapping turtles will eat absolutely anything that comes in front of their jaws, including ducks and other birds.
I don't know how I feel about having one for a pet, I feel like these monsters belong in ponds where they can be real water monsters, that's part of why I like them. They are animals, yes, but their behaviors and looks remind me of a monster living in a swamp. They are awesome.
Any other fans of snapping turtles?
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