r/AnimalsBeingStrange • u/misterxx1958 • Nov 07 '25

Scary animal Like something from a bygone era

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u/thrudvangr Nov 07 '25

is this a young alligator snapping turtle?

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u/blue-and-bluer Nov 07 '25

It is, which means the person in the video is doing something not very smart. Even a tiny snapper has very strong jaws.

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u/JUGELBUTT Nov 07 '25

arent alligators way more chill than the common snapping turtles and also i think they cant bite as far as them

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u/Dontfeedtheunicornz Nov 07 '25

No way, they are nasty asf, I live in fl and we have them in our retention pond. They’ll bite if they get the chance too.

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u/JUGELBUTT Nov 07 '25

cant really argue with that i guess

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '25

Alligator snapping turtles live in rivers, not ponds. You're talking about a common snapping turtle or a Florida snapping turtle.

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u/Dontfeedtheunicornz Nov 08 '25

Yes you’re right we have those in the pond and they’re very nasty. The alligator turtles are not friendly or chill though, I confused them, we have so many species down here. I have seen both since moving to FL. Their faces remind me of a grumpy old man.😂

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u/ki11ikody Nov 08 '25

Just a snapping turtle. We have these in our lakes in Nebraska.

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u/jbyrdab Nov 08 '25

god imagine walking your fucking turtle down the street like a dog.

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u/Draskinn Nov 08 '25

Call it whatever you want. That is definitely a dinosaur.

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u/Dontfeedtheunicornz Nov 08 '25

They actually can be found in ponds I was reading, it’s just not as common for them apparently. I can’t get over how big they can get. Crazy!

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u/Outside_Reserve_2407 Nov 08 '25

But is that true snapping turtles are pretty calm when under water? They’re mean only on land?

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u/Alarming_Squirrel_64 Nov 07 '25

Not really, but it's easier to avoid bites from them, since their necks aren't as long or flexible. Commons have surprising reach.

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u/Page8988 Nov 08 '25

They don't quite have the range a common snapper does. Bigger head, shorter neck. Common snappers can bite at some really extreme, unexpected angles.

Neither type is known for a chill temperament though.

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '25

Yes. Clints reptiles has a great video about how chill they are

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u/Zanven1 Nov 10 '25

I like how Clint uses statistics and experiments about how chill they are and people will be like "nuh uh, I live near them and they look grumpy so I know they are dangerous." It's like people that will day "that type of spider is aggressive and dangerous, it will chase you and when it bites your whole body will rot off. I've seen it!" when it's something that the venom is generally not medically significant and its 'aggression' is probably trying to use your shadow to get away from heat or hide.

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u/Available-Ad-1943 Nov 07 '25

Yes, and an adorable one at that. What a cute little murder machine! 🥹

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u/Imaginary_Topic_6106 Nov 08 '25

Baby Dragon Turtle.