Alligator snappers are the largest freshwater turtles in North America, and typical adults weigh 35-150 pounds. The alligator snapping turtle has three pronounced ridges, or keels, on its carapace or shell. An alligator snapper can live to a considerable age.
Alligator snappers are some of the largest predators of the southeastern rivers.
Musk turtles can detect the presence of alligator snapping turtles by smell and will avoid areas occupied by the alligator snappers. All rights reserved.