snappers n more snappers

[brandonh]

man tank is a big boy , i laugh every time i see or hear about tank you just dont see snapping turtles that you can pet on the head.

[guidofatherof5]

Check out this long lost baby photo of Tank. It was taken 5/5/09 which as a few days after he arrived on the Ranch. This would mean Tank was born late Summer or early Fall of 2008. Tank continues to grow and mature. He interacts with the family daily.

[brandonh]

Lol tank was just a boy in that pic , pretty awesome thanks for the post

[guidofatherof5]

Here is a photo of my youngest daughter Hailee(age11) and Tank watching TV.
Tank gets along well with everyone in the house.
He's a special turtle. He'll be 4 years old in Oct. and is ready to tip the scale at 16 lbs.

[varanus_mad]

Really cool thread guys love snappers.

Tank is awesome and certainly has the most intelligent look ive ever seen of a turtle.

[brandonh]

Originally Posted by shaunyboy

BRANDONH


snapping turttle pictures 3,4 and 6 are amazing

i'm so envious of all the wildlife you got going on over there

thanks for sharing mate

cheers shaun

thanks for the nice comments , it means alot to me , i'm very sorry i missed your post somehow. Glad you liked the pics i always enjoy sharing my finds with friends who enjoy reptiles like me .

Tank is a very special turtle it is very awesome how he has not only become this way with just you but your family that lives with you. shows that indeed snapping turtles can be pretty smart.


there is one turtle i here i seem to repeatedly catch. i hope he sticks around for a long time and watch it grow in the wild first 2 pics are from last year


and the next 3 are from this year. still kinda looks like he is the same size to me lol

[infernalis]

Wonder what happened to his snout...

[guidofatherof5]

Looks like a fighting injury. Probably during mating or from a rival turtle. They are very territorial and fight all the time. It's a hard life out their for snapping turtles.

[brandonh]

i don't know. you know what else it could have been was a boat maybe?
do you think that is possible for a turtle to live after being it by a boat?
the water i always find him in is pretty shallow 2-5 foot.

[infernalis]

A boat would have done much more damage.

I think Steve is right, another snapper bit him in a fight.

[brandonh]

man that is a scary bite! since we are on this subject of injuries what about this turtle?
a nother one from the same area last year.

and ..

[guidofatherof5]

Tank(Chelydra sepentina-Common Snapping Turtle) is heading into a difficult month or so. I've seen this for the past 2 years (since he matured sexually) Spring and Fall he goes through a very restless stage. I've named this time for him "The call of the wild" He goes to the front sliding door and wants out. I feel bad that he won't be able to breed but it's best for him. We all tolerate his wandering and lost looks.
He is the most amazing turtle I've ever worked with. The last 4 mornings he's gotten out of bed when I came into the living room. We spent sometime outside the other day and Tank never left the property choosing to stay close to me. Tank just tipped the scale at 16 lbs.
I wish all of you could meet and spend sometime with Tank.

[LISA127]

He is great!! Thank you for sharing him with us.

[guidofatherof5]

Tank is over 16 lbs now and will celebrate his 4th birthday next month.
Tank is so interactive and curious about everything. He had a bout of stomach trouble a few days back but has since recovered. I wouldn't change a thing about him.
He is a great turtle.