Real Snapping Turtle Shell

The turtle is considered the oldest of the living reptiles, first evolving around 200 million years ago. The snapping turtle gets his name from the defensive biting snaps it exhibits when threatened. This bite can inflict substantial injuries to the curious predator. The snapping turtle, like all species of turtle, have a modified skeletal structure that includes a bony carapace, or shell, for protection. Specifications: The photos shown are examples of what your specimen will approximately look like. Each shell is unique and will vary in size, shape, color, etc.  Average Small Shell Length: 20.3 cm (8 in.) to 25.4 (10 in.) Average Large Shell Length: 30 cm (11 in.) to 38.1 cm (15 in.) Origin: North America