Common snapping turtle

The snapping turtle is a large freshwater reptile found across North America, from Canada to Florida. Known for its powerful bite, it thrives in rivers, lakes, and wetlands. It’s one of the few remaining species in its family, which is now only found in the Americas.

• Snapping turtles have been in the Rio Grande region since the 1600s.
• They belong to a small family of turtles restricted to the Americas.
• Their range stretches from southeastern Canada to the Rocky Mountains.