As we all know, snapping turtles are very aggressive among turtles. Among the four major snapping turtles, the North American snapping turtle, the South American snapping turtle, the Central American snapping turtle, and the Florida snapping turtle, the Florida snapping turtle is famous for its ferocity, even far exceeding other subspecies The presence.

Even if there are With such a concept, many people still cannot quantify its ferocity. In this regard, the editor has sorted out the five characteristics of the Florida snapping turtle, and will show you how fierce they are.

First, the body is strong and strong

The adult Florida snapping turtle can reach 47cm in length with only the carapace, and the overall length of the body is 61- 76cm, the weight is also as high as 77-91kg, and the body is very strong. At present, the largest Florida snapping turtle recorded is 79cm in length and 107kg in weight. Just imagine how spectacular it looks.

Second, the carapace is rugged

On its large square carapace, it is covered with protruding spine-like hard objects, some of which are pyramid-shaped , the outline is clear, and when viewed from the side, it is extremely rugged. There are also serrations around the edge armor, and the whole look is aggressive. And this thick and sturdy back armor is also one of the main reasons for its fearlessness.

Third, stout body

The limbs and head of the Florida snapping turtle are very sturdy, and they are very calm whether crawling or swimming , when it is chasing prey or defending the enemy, the explosive power is also very sufficient. The back of the limbs and head are also covered with horny scales, which are in the shape of various thorns and spines, like armor, not only thick but also sharp.

Four. Outstanding bite force

The bite force of the Florida snapping turtle is also very outstanding among turtles. It is reported that even some thinner bones (such as the phalanges) can be bitten off, which is very powerful. And once it bites, it will either bite off, and if it continues to bite, it will not let go easily, and it is very stubborn.

5. Grumpy

With these high-end hardware, the Florida snapping turtle is also very short-tempered and aggressive by nature. It is precisely driven by this very talented CPU that it can fully operate each hardware and bring its role into full play.

It is worth noting that the Florida snapping turtle will also attack people indiscriminately. When people or things walk in front of the Florida snapping turtle, it will first retract its head into its shell to wait for an opportunity. As soon as there is a chance, he will immediately stretch out his head to bite, and if he fails to bite, he will retract his head again and wait for the opportunity. So, you must keep your distance from it.

However, young Florida snapping turtles are timid, timid and not aggressive. It is reported that there are currently a small number of farmers in some areas of South China and East China. Players who want to start can start through these legal channels, but please do not violate wild individuals.

OK , after reading this article, I believe that everyone has an understanding of the ferocity of the snapping turtle in Florida. If you want to know more animals, please continue to pay attention to this site~