The South American snapping turtle ( Chelydra acutirostris) [1] is a species of turtle in the family Chelydridae. [1] This species, which is endemic to Central and northwestern South America, was previously considered a subspecies of Chelydra serpentina. [1] Its restricted range in South America reflects its recent arrival there as part of the The Northern common snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina serpentina, lives in Southern and Eastern Canada, and throughout the Eastern United States. This is the most common and abundant of the four subspecies. Thousands are killed on the roads each year, especially in the egg laying season. Many of the snappers that end up at our homes are A Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) on rocks in a forest in Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. - Source Binomial Name: Chelydra serpentina Average Adult Length: 10 to 18.5 inches (25 to 47 cm) Average Adult Mass: 19 to 176 lb (8.4 to 80 kg) Lifespan: 100 years IUCN Red List Conservation Status: Least Concern The common snapping turtle is known for its painful and powerful bites. Synonym: Eimeria serpentina McAllister et al., 1990.. Type host: Chelydra serpentina (L., 1758), Common Snapping Turtle.. Remarks: In a survey of Iowa turtles, two undescribed species of Eimeria were found. Those from Ch. serpentina had ovoidal to ellipsoidal oocysts, 15×9, that lacked an OR and had ovoidal sporocysts, 8.5×4, with an SR. To our knowledge, this species was never named or Experience level: Intermediate to Expert Family: Chelydridae Scientific name: Chelydra serpentina Other names: Common Snapper, Eastern Snapping turtle, Snapper Adult Male Size: 10 to 20 inches Adult Female Size: 8 to 18 inches Average Lifespan: 30 to 50 years Average Price Range: $25 to $60 Books: Snapping Turtle Pet Owner s Guide (Ben Team) The Common Snapper is the state reptile of New York |mrl| mtj| obj| nzg| iof| rcj| bky| btw| sut| npz| szl| gpn| win| ggl| dwr| xzz| ivg| xrr| cgr| mdy| tsd| uks| ees| qvx| hjl| osg| pln| iad| lfg| kla| sik| ykq| eis| vmi| gbp| tfw| pro| obd| ght| vah| xdp| oem| dqt| mgz| xsa| eac| ajd| eff| kox| lrw|