The common snapping turtle species include true snapping turtle, North American snapping turtle, Florida snapping turtle, South American snapping turtle, and Central American snapping turtle. True snapping turtles are found only in the Mississippi River Basin of North America and are one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world. The Central American snapping turtle is found in North and Central America. Florida snapping turtles are mainly distributed in Florida and South Georgia in the United States. The mouth, carapace scutes, and red tongue of a true snapping turtle are very unique. The upper and lower jaws at the front of the mouth are hook-shaped, as sharp as an eagle's beak.

1. True snapping turtle

The true snapping turtle, also known as the giant snapping turtle, snapping turtle, and crocodile bite turtle, is one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world. It is only produced in Mississippi River Basin of North America. It retains the characteristics of the original turtle, including a strange mouth, carapace scutes, and a red tongue. The upper and lower jaws at the front of the mouth are hook-shaped and as sharp as an eagle's beak. It can easily bite off a person's fingers. It is now an endangered species.

2. North American snapping turtle

The North American snapping turtle is the most common turtle species among the four subspecies of snapping turtles, and this is also the common snapping turtle on the market. The neck is a raised sarcoma. The carapace is slightly raised and has a jagged edge at the rear. It is square and dark in color. The carapace is generally narrow in front and wide in back. The width of the third vertebral shield is no more than one-third of the overall carapace width, which is narrower than the second rib shield. The length of the front plate of the plastron does not exceed 40% of the carapace. The head is short, the snout is slightly pointed, and there are usually black stripes on the upper and lower jaws. Generally, the carapace of larvae is black or dark brown, and turns into brown or grayish brown as adults. The plastron is generally black, red, orange or with red or orange spots. The larvae are bold and not afraid of people, have an active personality, are relatively docile, and are cold-resistant.

3. Florida snapping turtle

The Florida snapping turtle is also known as the Buddha snapping turtle, the small snapping turtle, the snapping turtle, and the flat-back snapping turtle. It belongs to the family Alligatoridae. , snapping turtle genus, small snapping turtle species, and Florida snapping turtle subspecies, are ferocious carnivores with many protruding spikes on their heads and necks. They are the most developed among the four subspecies and have become the distinguishing species of this subspecies in one fell swoop. logo. Distributed in Florida and South Georgia, USA.

4. South American Snapping Turtle

The South American Snapping Turtle overall looks like the North American subspecies, because the geographical distribution is different, and the Ecuadorian population and the Nicaraguan population are also different. The nearly round carapace is slightly convex and gradually flattens as it grows.

5. The Central American Snapping Turtle

The Central American Snapping Turtle is native to North and Central America, mainly distributed in southern Mexico, from central Vera Cruz south to Guatema Extending to the Caribbean and Honduras, it is divided into two populations: Honduras and Mexico. Their appearance is very similar to the Florida subspecies, especially the population in Honduras. The Sino-American snapping turtle has two long whiskers on its chin.