Reminder: How to Safely Handle Snapping Turtles! 🤯 #snappingturtle #alligatorsnappingturtle #funnyreels #turtles #funnyanimals #animals #reptiles #gardenstatetortoise #scary #wildlifeonearth | Garden State Tortoise

The snapping turtle, a master of ambush, uses a unique fishing technique to catch its prey! With remarkable patience, it lies still at the bottom of the water, its body blending into the surroundings. The turtle’s tongue, equipped with a worm-like appendage, extends out like a clever lure. This fleshy, worm-like extension mimics the movement of prey, enticing curious fish to swim closer. As the fish approach, drawn in by the tempting “bait,” the snapping turtle springs into action, snapping its

A reminder on how to handle SNAPPING TURTLES if you come across them on roadways or work with them like we do. #snappingturtle #alligatorsnappingturtle #reptileeducation #otistheturtle #animaleducation #animalworld #animalfacts #DidYouKnow #animals #reptile #turtle #turtles #viralreels | Garden State Tortoise