Common Snapping Turtles have an incredible bite force that is capable of crushing bones and metal objects. They use this bite force to catch prey and defend themselves from predators. This Common Snapping Turtle (24-2518) was transported to our wildlife hospital after being found in a lethargic state. An x-ray was taken during intake revealing that the patient was gravid with 12 eggs. After spending a night in the hospital’s wildlife ward, the patient was moved to one of our outdoor habitats for

Thanks to Marlo who shared this video of a female snapping turtle laying eggs. This is so cool to see! #wildohio | Ohio Division of Wildlife

Our Snapping Turtle Eggs are hatching! This video compresses the hatching activity of several days to show the first turtle emerging, and at least two others who are thinking about it! Music: Richard Strauss - Also Sprach Zarathustra. Recorded by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons | Montshire Museum of Science