Handling a Huge Alligator Snapping Turtle! 😳 #alligatorsnappingturtle #snappingturtle #biganimals #reptilereels #reelsvideo #dinosaur #reptileeducation #otistheturtle #animaleducation #petsofinstagram #reptilekeeper #animalrescue #animalfacts | Garden State Tortoise

Alligator snapping turtles—like Grandpa here—can stay submerged for up to 50 minutes! These turtles prefer to sit still underwater for as long as they can. Sometimes they’ll stay submerged for so long that algae starts growing on their shell! | Oklahoma Aquarium

Under the cover of murky water — this Alligator Snapping Turtle's tongue masquerades as a worm, luring its prey into striking distance. 🐢 #WildlifeWednesday 🌎 | Science Channel

Alligator snapping turtles get their name from their powerful jaws and the ridges of their shells that resemble alligator skin. Medusa, our resident alligator snapping turtle, enjoys spending most of her time in the water, buried in the mud. She can hold her breath up to three hours which is why you may not see her during your visit! | Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park