5 EASY FACTS ABOUT ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLE DESCRIBED

The alligator snapping turtle is a huge aquatic species which has a noticeably huge head (compared to other species of turtles). The carapace (upper shell) has three prominent ridges — one along the middle line and one on both side. There's an extra row of scutes (horny scales) on either side on the carapace. The big head terminates in a sharp, s