Alligator Snapping Turtle

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Alligator Snapping Turtle

Scientific name: Macrochelys temmincki

diet: Omnivore

range:North America [VIEW MAP]

habitat:Wetlands

Viewing Hints:

Guests usually have two opportunities to see these impressive turtles. One is in the large outdoor Georgia River habitat next to the Georgia eXtremes building; be sure to check out both indoor and outdoor views. The other turtle is in the indoor gallery of the main building of Scaly Slimy Spectacular. Both are visible year-round and regardless of weather conditions because they are native to our region. Be sure to look carefully for their fishing and tripod behaviors. Many visitors are lucky enough to see these natural behaviors.

alligator snapping turtle floating underwater.

Up-close photo of alligator snapping turtle with mouth open laying outside. Tongue looks like a worm to attract prey.

alligator snapping turtle laying outside on the ground with mouth open.

alligator snapping turtle breaching water

alligator snapping turtle with mouth wide open

General Information:

Guests usually have two opportunities to see these impressive turtles. One is in the large outdoor Georgia River habitat next to the Georgia eXtremes building; be sure to check out both indoor and outdoor views. The other turtle is in the indoor gallery of the main building of Scaly Slimy Spectacular. Both are visible year-round and regardless of weather conditions because they are native to our region. Be sure to look carefully for their fishing and tripod behaviors. Many visitors are lucky enough to see these natural behaviors.