Something most of us will never see, the mating ritual of the common snapping turtle. Saw these two lovebirds yesterday.
Gestation period is around 90 days.
They lay their eggs between April and November, May and June the most common months.
They will lay their eggs in the same place each year, and often have a clutch of 20-80 eggs. Temperatures between 73-80 degrees F will produce males, slightly above or below those temps with produce both sexes, and more extreme temperatures will produce females.
Life expectancy of the common snapping turtle in the wild is less than that of the Alligator Snapper. Whereas the common snapper will live longer than the Alligator snapper in captivity.
Great time of the year to visit your local marshlands or wildlife center!
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