40K views · 2.2K reactions | Angry, Alligator Snapping Turtle Chases Me Female alligator snapping turtles may be more aggressive than males and in this case, this turtle is about to be a first time mom. She needs a little help though as she isn’t selecting a nest site for her eggs and is instead dropping them in the water. She’s mad, can you blame her? But we needed to pull her from the pond to make sure she’s ok. ❤️ | Garden State Tortoise | Facebook

What do you know about snapping turtles?🐢🤔 These large reptiles are often thought of as an aggressive animal and nuisance to fisherman. But did you know that snapping turtles play a key role in aquatic ecosystem health in Minnesota? They eat decaying plant and animal matter, spread aquatic plant seeds, and control fish and amphibian populations! And, did you know they can weigh up to 30lbs and live as long as 40 years? 🤯🤯 Snapping turtles are truly a special animal, and beginning in 2024 the