The strength of a turtle bite will depend largely on the species of the turtle, and the size of the turtle. Generally, the larger the turtle the more power that a turtle will be able to bite with. However, turtles do not possess teeth and therefore most turtle species do not possess a significantly powered bite and will be unlikely to penetrate the skin. Exceptions include the Snapping Turtle, Mud, and Small Musk species; all of which are known to be able to cause quite a lot of damage when biting. The Alligator Snapping Turtle is perhaps the most powerful biter currently known.