Common Snapping Turtle - Chelydra serpentina

Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Orig: U.S/Can east of Rockies

Max size: 15" Life span: up to 47 years

Temp range: Room temp w/basking lamp for basking spot;

Food: Turtle pellets, small fish, crayfish, pond snails, nightcrawlers, mealworms, & ghost shrimp. Also vegetation such as romain lettuce, mustard greens. Occasional strawberries, apple, banana.

Setup: For hatchlings (up to 8")10-gal water-filled, filtered fish tank w/basking spot over water and landing area; non-abraisive sand or smooth river gravel substrate;

For adults (over 8") 55-gal tank or 2'x4' tote. Water depth only as deep as the turtle is long; 12 hrs of UV light.