Type of Shell: Hard shell that is serrated on the rear.

Common Snapping Turtles are found throughout Eastern and Central United States. In Texas, they are found everywhere except West and South Texas. Unlike its cousin, the Alligator Snapping Turtle, Common Snapping Turtles are omnivorous. Hatching snapping turtles are about an inch to inch and half long. Hatching snapping turtles are usually fairly non-aggressive, but adults can be down right mean. Their powerful jaws can do serious damage to flesh. Both the Alligator Snapping Turtle and the Common Snapping turtle possess a long snake-like tail.

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