Alligator Snapping Turtle vs Common Snapping Turtle

Alligator Snapping Turtle vs Common Snapping Turtle!

Often confused for one another the prehistoric looking Alligator Snapping Turtle and the more widespread Common Snapping Turtle are two very distinct species.

Yes it is true that they both share similarities in appearance but everything from their temperament to the way they hunt are completely different. In this video adventurer and animal expert Coyote Peterson will compare the two side by side to show you each ones unique features so you will better understand their individual traits and be able to properly identify them if you see one in the wild!

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[trashcan]

0:07, damn she can hit that high note

[sliikk]

Common snapping turtle:

Alligator snapping turtle:

[ladylibrum]

2:57 when they are both gaping at each is other is so cute 😄

[zealotscout]

How on earth were both turtles so relaxed or just unaware of each other? I find it incredible.

[rainbowtheepic]

Snapping turtle: Who are you?

Alligator snapping turtle: I am you, but better.

[superjoeff]

Common Snapping Turtle: •o•
Alligator Snapping Turles: •0•

[mcqueensbiggestfan]

3:24
The way he turned he's like whatcha want

[inxcepitationgaming]

I was laughing when both the turtles were looking at him almost with respect when he was talking 😂

[drvinson]

2:28 the fact this guy has all 10 fingers is amazing.

[anakinskywalker]

Don't try this at home


"I DONT HAVE ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLE AT HOME"

[storytimewithunclebill]

I caught an alligator snapping turtle that weighted no less than 250 or more pounds. So big I couldnt pick it up because I couldnt come close to putting my arms around his shell. Huge. Way bigger than anything I seen on Youtube and that was 15 years ago. Awesome footage and very informative. Always fun to watch. Great video

[mrnonews]

Turtle 1 : How'd you get here amigo?
Turtle 2 : Same way as you I guess.

[balanine]

The way they hold the turtles makes them look like some kind of weapon. Imagine charging at some dude with one of these turtles in your hands.

[Dr._Swash_Buckler]

I’m drunk and need to pay child support. Here I am, watching snapping turtles videos on youtube again

[christrudell]

Did you hear about the guy that was in a hurry at the restaurant?
He said to the waiter "I'll have a bowl of turtle soup and make it snappy."😂

[edenp.]

the alligator snapping turtle just looks like the common snapping turtle evolved in pokemon

[danielseth]

I once found a snapping turtle hatchling that was literally the size of a quarter. He was stuck in a skimmer of an underground pool I was working on. It's crazy to think that the tiny cute thing will eventually become Blastoise

[nolanthedude]

I thought that the title meant that the two turtles would be fighting to the death lmao

[yonetakamori]

2:34
That Alligator Snapping Turtle looked like it knew its queue upon Coyote lecturing about it, and it gladly opened its mouth for the sake of the video when it was about to close its mouth

Such a smart turtle😃🐢

[survivalistboards]

The difference is: One will bite your arm, while the other will bite your arm off.