'snapping turtle'

mike (152.163.38.246) -

My snapping turtle will not stop biteing and chasing my dogs what should i do?

Comment #1 MissyG (64.136.27.228) -

Get a less agressive pet. Surely it is not chasing your dogs too quickly, huh?

Comment #2 Courtney (1) from The South (Contact Member) -

Snapping turtles can really hurt. I would suggest trying to keep them in seperate areas. Only let the turtle out when the dogs are outside in the yard. Don't let any kids around the turtle either.

Comment #3 Jeanette from AZ (Contact Member) -

I heard that turtles pose a threat for salmonella in babies and young children. I can't remember exactly what it was that caused it but I do remember it specifically since at the time my children were quite young and my brother had a turtle - I didn't let them go near it at all.

Comment #4 tokay from tokay village (Contact Member) -

Turtles and other reptiles do carry salmonella. There was a rule, I am not sure if it is a law, but turtle under a certain size could not be sold. It wasn't because the turtles were dangerous or would bite but it was feared that child would put a baby turtle in it's mouth. I don't know any kid that would lick a turtle but I guess it might have happened.

I thought alligator snapping turtles were protected. I didn't know you could legally have them as a pet.

Comment #5 Karl Anderson (66.18.166.216) -

I am a zoologist & wildlife educator and am looking for a LARGE Alligator Snapping Turtle to use here in New Mexico in my educational programs -- preferably 60 to 100 pounds. If anyone out there has one of these or knows where I can get one, please e-mail me at: kanderson@tularosa.net -- THANK YOU!

Comment #6 Tottally Kyle (205.188.116.130) -

Likeone time like this like snapping turtle like bit me and like like it hurt. So I went to like like the doctor and he like put my hand in this green stuff and my hand came out pink and like everybody made fun of me. Like what like should I like do.

Comment #7 Jeff from Chi-town (Contact Member) -

scary man u let ur snapper out with ur dogs if there big enough they can take ur jand off lol i have seen them bite a broom handle in half!!!

Comment #8 zac (64.12.116.76) -

in have tons of turtles and i would suggest put chicken wire around the pond...i had the same problem and it worked!!!

Comment #9 chris gwyther (82.37.226.114) -

Hi, i am looking to buy a Alligator snapping turtle (Hatchling)

Please contact me if you have one for sale

Thankyou

Comment #10 Richard Yeung (24.239.155.91) -

LOOKING TO BUY A LARGE ALLITOR SNAPPER i perfer 15 inches to 20 please let me know i have cash in hand.

Comment #11 Dalton (75.100.55.121) -

Looking for ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLE MALE JUVINILE or hatchling

Comment #12 Dalton (75.100.55.121) -

ABOVE ENTRY IM LOOKING FOR

Comment #13 jeremy (152.163.100.141) -

hi im a turtle expert and have over 30 turtles in my back yard in a 200 ft pen im looking for a baby alligator snapping turtle or a huge one please e-mail me pimpdaddycain95@aol.com

Comment #14 jeremiah (63.88.74.193) -

i have a juvanile common snapper i found when it was a hatchling it is about 4 inches in shell length now about a year old. if i release it will he still survive on his own

Comment #15 INGALA (151.198.143.28) -

get rid of it. ITS THE SMAR THING O DO. DONT BE AN IDIOT

Comment #16 Eric (68.60.61.227) -

Hi,

I just recently cought 3 baby allogator snapper turtles, they are about an inch around. I have read a few sites and talked to a few pet store workers about taking care of them, I bought a tank, a UV light, and a temprature gauge. I put dirt in one half of the tank and constructed a slope to the water in the tank, they have enough water so their heads can reach the surface without swimming as instructed by a website, I bought turtle food and placed them on the dirt and in the water.

my problem: I found one of the turtles beried in the dirt the other two are wqell hidden, the one i have seems to be sick.. hes not moving much and seems to be not eating. Is there a way to trai nthem to eat? I am afraid they might die soon... any suggestions as to why this would be happening?

Comment #17 Eric (68.60.61.227) -

If anyone is interested in having one or all of the three turtles i have my contact information is "Tyran_14@yahoo.com" I livew in Michigan, USA.

Comment #18 mark (144.226.173.68) -

alligator snapping turtles are carnivores and you need to feed them meat not turtle food :)

Comment #19 mark (144.226.173.68) -

How much does an alligator snapper eat per inch of size?

Comment #20 andy (146.115.28.57) -

i have a 5 inch snapping turtle i recently caught. its really cool if you are interested in this turtle write me an email lagja2000@yahoo.com

Comment #21 Seth Bauer (71.91.216.7) -

I am looking for a baby aligator snapping turtle. I have a baby common snapper, and a couple other turtles. I have a large aquarium, as well as large waterfall and pond for them to play in also have a fishery so they will get lots of fish! I had one before and he made a great pet and was adopted later by a zoo after he reached 300lbs. If you have one please let me know! thanks, Seth

Comment #22 Juggalo_BryceT (69.18.233.60) -

Hey, my name is Bryce. I live in Kansas and i've been searching (well hoping) for the luck of running across a baby alligator snapper.. I've talked to several people who claimed to have an alligator snapper but they were only common snappers.. Im willing to pay a hefty price for a hatchling, please contact me if you can help me out.. Thanks.

Bryce

Comment #23 brad thomas (65.161.188.11) -

hey Tyran_14@yahoo.com, im interested in any combo of the turtles, how much?

Comment #24 Domo (72.65.27.49) -

wassup guys i am iterested in buying a young alligator snapper but i dont no if i want to take the risk on purchasing one online and recieving a common snapper what and who would you recommend me too, , , if u help thanks alot...

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