Eastern Snapping Turtle(Chelydra serpentina serpentina)

Quick Facts

  • Size Range: Up to 44 pounds
  • Native Species?: Yes
  • Food Value: They are high in food value.

The eastern snapping turtle is native to a wide range of the United States; however, it is only found in central to northern portions of Louisiana. These turtles can be found in a variety of waters including lakes, ponds and bayous. Unlike the alligator snapping turtle, it often travels across land. The eastern snapping turtle feeds on both plants and animals.

Eastern Snapping Turtle Rules and Regulations

Size Limit : none
Bag and Possession Limit : Take is limited to no more than one snapping turtle per day, per person, per vehicle/vessel.
General Info:
Related Habitats:
Other Aquatic Reptile Species: Diamondback Terrapin Leatherback Sea Turtle Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Softshell Turtles Redear Slider Turtle Alligator Snapping Turtle American Alligator Loggerhead Sea Turtle
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