I don’t plan on getting a snapping turtle, but I still really enjoyed watching this video 👍🏻
@aarongonzalez4458
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah don't get one. They are cool at first when they are small for about 1 year and after 2 years they make a mess in their tank and are dirty turtles. I had one for 3 years but managed to sell it on Craigslist lol
@gabriellozupone3440
2 жыл бұрын
Me too I stumbled upon this and a great video cool responsible mostly enjoyable brother
@Mikael2492
Жыл бұрын
Instead an owner, you become a zoo keeper.
@o0xjaymex0o
11 ай бұрын
Think about this? Do any turtles make good pets? No are they ok display animals, yes. Bottom line, no sugar coating it, most people do not have the means to care for aquatic turtles in general.
@sauronthegreat489
10 ай бұрын
As a snake guy who's pondering turtles I really appreciate this.
@stevesanzari7294
3 ай бұрын
Stick with Smaller turtles as Suggested ! and Yes Some turtles make great pets ! I’ve had 3 box turtles For 27 yrs ! That were on a Highway in Jersey ! Diet is important !
@chrisg.3587
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely an impressive and tempting species, but all my research keeps telling me that it’s not the right turtle for me. I’ll stick to my Reeve’s turtle and my musk turtles! Thanks Greg!
@GregsTurtleHaven
3 жыл бұрын
Musks are all you need 😂👍🏼
@nobodynothing1469
Жыл бұрын
I did not know Christopher Reeve had his own turtle species named after him. RIP superman turtle
@keithm1138
3 жыл бұрын
I used to have this 45lb Beast. He'd never bite(except when first caught)I'd catch him every year. I had this huge old hotel bath tub. Called the "turtle tub". Any leftovers/frogs/road kill/My sister's dead rabbit(she never knew)etc. was food. My mom had this huge left over roast beef that sat in the basement cooler for over a month. I decided to give him a huge beef meal. It was gone really quick. Of course mom went down one day to get the roast & have me take it to the butcher for trimming & slicing. "Damn, where's that roast? I put it down here last month." In less than 2 min. my hair was blowing in the wind from my mom's screaming at me. I can't print it, but it was still funny to this day.
@angelchavez458
2 жыл бұрын
You didn't think she knew lol 😆 😂 🤣 😅 💀 🙄 😆
@keithm1138
2 жыл бұрын
@@angelchavez458 That roast was in the cooler for a very long time. It was turtle food as far as I was concerned.
@angelchavez458
2 жыл бұрын
@@keithm1138 I was just kidding my mom rip had all these sandwiches from a get together with her friends won't say they will be passed off gave all off it to a mother staff terrier and pups under the porch my mom didn't know got the hell beT out of me when she heard those pups crying that night she went down and saw them called her friends they all came they took them all home happy ending some time you gotta take one for the time 586 cypress ave still there go down the alley right side first house on the right Rodriguez family around the corner i and my sister hed the crown and flowers for Becky at her quinsera she was crowned princess I was 4 my sister 6 T divine savior church idel and cypress ave love that family all ways and flaco he wS a mentor to me at that age respect and blessings 🙏 ❤
@soaringhawkjaylorihaack6339
3 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your transparency on taking care of snapping turtles. It's very refreshing to hear a specialist such as yourself talk about the downside/difficulties of snapper care. Too many handlers say, "Oh, they're the best! You need to get one" whenever it comes to whatever turtle they are discussing.
@GregsTurtleHaven
3 жыл бұрын
A lot of folks want to be told it’s ok to get the cheap reptile, and do the minimum to keep it, but that’s not a real life for the animal
@turtlejeepjen314
Жыл бұрын
Completely agree, & I really appreciate offering up ALTERNATIVE turtles, like the musk turtle!!🙂🙂🐢
@AdamSmith-gs2dv
3 жыл бұрын
Spoiler alert: No
@talon3796
Ай бұрын
Idk, I feel like Spike gets me, we have a connection 😂
@candicea-person9882
3 жыл бұрын
We had a common snapper lay her eggs in our garden once, got to assist the babies to the nearby pond and away from our dogs too. It was a fun and beautiful experience and probably the only snapper experience I'll have, looks like were team musk turtle..such a great video!
@Chompchompyerded
2 жыл бұрын
We rescued a snapping turtle (alligator) from a ditch where some kids were throwing bottles at it. We got there just in time, and it wasn't seriously injured. We had a section of land not far outside of town, but we couldn't go out there every single day. The land had a nice little creek running through it which we hadn't been channelized and always had plenty of water in it. We had seen snappers out there, and we figured we could turn it loose out there as soon as we had time to get out there. In the mean time, we kept in the bathtub for the two weeks it took until we were able to get out there and turn him loose. We fed him on fish we had caught out there and had in the freezer. He ate quite well during those two weeks. I like to think every time I see a big snapper poke his head out of the water out there that maybe it was our guy that we rescued and then turned loose out there as soon as we could. There's plenty of habitat and food for it out there. That was probably about 50 years ago, and since I don't know how long they live, I may not be seeing our guy, but I like to hope things went well for him. And every now and then we will see a real gargantuan turtle poke his head out of the water now and again. We wanted him to be free and wild with only the standard risks of nature to deal with.
@GregsTurtleHaven
2 жыл бұрын
🐢❤️
@wilhelmhause3510
3 жыл бұрын
I love my alligator snapper. He is easily the best pet I have ever owned, while he is a handful and while he requires alot of space, I'd recommend everyone look into getting one.
@LifesWildAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Everyone: only downside is their size Me: the only downside is they take so long to get massive Great stuff, love to see some well cared for snappers :D
@weslyacnl8121
3 жыл бұрын
My common snapping turtle is almost 3 yrs old and weighs 17lbs but i feed her large turtle pellets salmon and shrimp
@AmberU
11 ай бұрын
Great educator which shows the respect you have for the animals!
@fullyenvenomated757
3 жыл бұрын
Looking into an alligator snapping turtle and found this. I've owned common snappers and can't wait to get an alligator snapper. Thanks alot for putting this up bro
@Dan-fy9wd
3 жыл бұрын
WE LOVE SNAPPING TURTLE VIDEOS!!!
@doctyler5382
3 жыл бұрын
There are common snapping turtles that have bonded with their Hoomans. They the act like puppies 🤣
@anthonywilson2335
3 жыл бұрын
I had one for 15 years that climbed on my bed and walked through the house. I have to give him up when I moved :'(
@frostbitetheannunakiiceind6574
3 жыл бұрын
Ny gator snapper is like thay
@rottweilerfun9520
3 жыл бұрын
Like Roger on KZitem.
@bromaro
3 жыл бұрын
@@frostbitetheannunakiiceind6574 post a video
@nezuko-chan8927
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! My baby doesnt open his mouth like this when held. I love on him and talk to him. Had him for 5 years.
@carschmn
3 жыл бұрын
We get huge common snappers in my area in Minnesota. They’re fun to help across the road. I often keep a shovel in my car during the summer for that reason because they’re not the most cooperative animals.
@GregsTurtleHaven
3 жыл бұрын
Thankless
@rottweilerfun9520
3 жыл бұрын
I saw a humongous one while driving to Woodbury MN. We were driving through miles and miles of corn and out in the middle of nowhere we see a good sized dog in the road. It turned out to be a humongous Common Snapping Turtle , I didn't think that they got that big. It must have been at it close to the limit for the species. I got out and made sure that it made it across the road safely.
@benmughal
Жыл бұрын
I live in Woodbury and one was literally knocking on my door with its shell. It was huge. I carried it back down to Powers Lake.
@turtlejeepjen314
Жыл бұрын
*turtle* PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me get in at least ONE BITE!!! 🙂❤️🐢
@piranhasfr2963
3 жыл бұрын
Hi from France. Thanks for your advice and nice setups. Here the common and alligator snapping turtle requires a certificate of capacity to own them and we find them more and more in nature because of irresponsible release . Very interesting video. I can say a 2inch baby common snapping grows to 10 inch in one and half year if well fed. Very impressive grow rate.
@rottweilerfun9520
3 жыл бұрын
I have a small Alligator Snapping Turtle , he's active for a little while in the afternoon , once he catches his fish he goes back in his cave and sleeps until about 10 PM , at night I can see him swimming around by the LED bubbler and the LEd Volcano bubbler , he surfs the glass in the tank for a while and I presume that he also hunts. He's usually back in his cave before I get up in the morning. Every now and then he will bask in the daytime. One thing that I did to make things a little more interesting was to put some really pretty fish in his tank. Some Mollies , Rainbow Sharks , fancy guppies, and some others that I forget the names of. I have s separate tank to raise the fish babies in. I also have a bunch of shiners for him to eat. The shiners keep him from eating the pretty fish for the most part. Every now and then he will get a guppy but not so much. I put some pretty snails in for interest and to help clean and I have a lot of filtration , My Turtle is still a baby , I handle him regularly for a couple of minutes at a time and it seems like he enjoys having his head scratched. He's never opened his mouth when I handle him , I make sure to be gentle , move slowly , and put him back in his tank before he gets stressed out. Hopefully he will stay cool and mellow as he ages. I say " he " , for all I know it could be a girl Turtle.
@feralbluee
2 жыл бұрын
you really love your little guy (or girl :). that’s so great. i guess, you treat them like any pet. they all need patience and calm. cats really do. the only pets you can play rough with are dogs, but even they need patience and calm a lot of the time. have fun with your turtle and give him a little head scratch for me. :) 🐶 🐕 🌷🌱
@bullfrogger1208
2 жыл бұрын
@@feralbluee You can play rough with bears, big cats, monkeys and apes. I wouldn't. But you can.
@rottweilerfun9520
2 жыл бұрын
@@feralbluee , Thank you ! Just like with my Rottweilers, I have to respect him for what he is . He's never going to be a lap dog , and they are always going to be guardians. I love them for what they are.
@feralbluee
2 жыл бұрын
@@rottweilerfun9520 well said :) 🐕🦺🐕🌷🌱
@TheAnimalguy1996
3 жыл бұрын
I hate when people get turtles, or any animal rather, and don't commit. It's sad when you go on Craigslist at all of the red eared sliders and snappers needed to be rehomed.
@GregsTurtleHaven
3 жыл бұрын
Sadly that seems to happen more than people keeping them for life
@rlly_james_smh1744
Жыл бұрын
My sister had a snapping turtle... my sister wanted to release him into the wild but couldn't part with him He later got sick and passed away. He was only 11 years old. We hoped he would live 30 or 40 years so that time we had felt too short. RIP "Big Foot" 🐢
@michaelbey388
2 жыл бұрын
I had snapping turtles as a kid thru out my adult life from hatchling to the size of 25lbs! Honestly if I didn’t have these turtles as a kid! I would be terrified to start having them while I’m an adult!
@turtlejeepjen314
Жыл бұрын
That’s crazy! SAME here!! my dad kept small & baby ones since before I was born, & thus I have literally had them my entire life!!! I LOVE THEM …. I started keeping ALSO getting Alligator Snappers about 10 years ago. & I LOVE them so much!!!🙂🙂❤️🐢 I am VERY glad I am not the only one!!
@michaelbey388
Жыл бұрын
@@turtlejeepjen314 👍🏽
@Rustydymon
3 жыл бұрын
I have a baby alligator that came up from our pond and was walking across our driveway. I will release the little fellow in a couple of days back into the pond. I have a 17 year old 3 striped mud turtle I’ve raised from a hatchling. He has quite an ornery personality. He can be nice went he wants something tho. Lol
@chriscashflow2238
3 жыл бұрын
It starts with a snapping turtle then you buy a komodo dragon and you have jurassic park
@Starry_Night_Sky7455
4 ай бұрын
😂😂😂 I hear the soundtrack now. Oh "life finds a way" 😅
@hillbillyartscrafts4367
3 жыл бұрын
i went into this video knowing the answer but i just wanted to watch anyways LMAO
@verryvernando3903
3 жыл бұрын
snappers are are perfect imo, easy food u can feed them pretty much anything, the only down side is they grow so big :")
@rottweilerfun9520
3 жыл бұрын
You shouldn't just feed them anything though. Try to give them what they would have in the wild. Just because they will eat something doesn't mean that it's good for them.
@TurtleFrack
4 ай бұрын
You say that they "grow big"? So did you when you were young, but I bet your parents didn't throw you out into the wild when you got a foot or two long.
@garrettlee8206
3 жыл бұрын
I have an alligator snapping turtle hatchling. He’s beautiful.
@Kaiser187
3 жыл бұрын
At a local flee market years ago a guy was selling baby Alligator Snappers for $35. Glad I didn't buy one though. Could of never kept it long term.
@GregsTurtleHaven
3 жыл бұрын
Good on you for knowing your situation and resisting! Really, these turtles are best appreciated in the wild and they don’t make good pets for 99% of the public pet keeping crowd. You really have to love them, because your whole life will be dedicated to them
@Kaiser187
3 жыл бұрын
@@GregsTurtleHaven Thanks bro. Where can I send you a pic of my Razorbacks shell to see if it's mineral deposit or something else? Thanks.
@mistydnolder1962
3 жыл бұрын
I think you live in Georgia like me. I have 2 common snappers I rescued my big one from walking across the street in the hood. It almost got hit by a car. I have had it for a year now. I have a pond and brought him in for winter cause I didn't think it live in my pond over the winter. Not sure of the gender. It is very aggressive but it loves chicken breast and raw shrimp and water Hyacinth is that ok to feed it. I have a few picks of its underneath can you tell me the gender?
@frostbitetheannunakiiceind6574
3 жыл бұрын
My snapper is very tame he lets me pet his face and neck like he will actually walk up to me, slowly extend his neck and will literally not leave untill I've scratched his itch of gave him head pats.
@dprivetts
3 жыл бұрын
Greg, dude, you had me rolling @6:21 🤣 Excellent video loaded with some valuable information that I hope lands on the right ears. You also did a great job at conveying why you’re a likable personality with obvious passion for these animals. Wrapping up the video with the musk turtle suggestions was top notch. All in all, this is a really really good video that fits well with the message of your channel. Cheers my dude!
@verryvernando3903
3 жыл бұрын
same here 🤣
@Reason1717
3 жыл бұрын
As a "turtle fan" and care taker for 11 Tortoises , I really enjoyed your take on The snapper Family. Loved your honesty and approach to this pet topic. Very much enjoyed this video sir :)
@GregsTurtleHaven
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@myzoo2856
3 жыл бұрын
great video as usually i am about to finish my 300 gallon stock tank pond for my snapper
@GregsTurtleHaven
3 жыл бұрын
It’s fun to build up a stock tank
@myzoo2856
3 жыл бұрын
@@GregsTurtleHaven it really is so fun
@slowpoke4557
3 жыл бұрын
Another great video Greg! I was wondering if you could do a video (or provide the link if you already did) on the proper setup of a stock tank including filtration. My eventual goal is to build a pond for my common snapper but am curious about proper stock tank setup too.
@Dovietail
Жыл бұрын
Almost NOBODY needs a snapping turtle, a Sulcata tortoise, a retic or Burmese python, or a monitor lizard. A big animal means a ROOM, not a CAGE--an ACRE, not a tub.
@tobyrock7194
3 ай бұрын
Ya I started out 20 years ago with a new born snapper 10 gallon tank. Now 220 gallon tank for the last 5 years is to small .. You can't just let them go if you raise them since hatching . ITS A LIFE LONG COMMITMENT! If you can't do that don't get a turtle. Mine are in my will. I have 3. A 20 year old an 18 year old and a 13 year old ..560 gallons total 3 tanks. Next is a small pool in the garage.
@Macky4941
Жыл бұрын
I had a common snapping turtle for about 5 years before giving him to a friend when moving away. It never tried to bite me and loved getting it's shell brushed and head rubbed. It would follow me around the yard, was a awesome pet.
@crawford323
4 күн бұрын
We have a creek behind our house with a deck which extends out over the water. We have two snapping turtles which have taken up residence near us. Along either side 13 other hard shells plus two lager heads ( they are so fast it's unbelievable) we enjoy the presence of these magnificent creatures.
@monitorcrazy9410
3 жыл бұрын
Nile monitors ( varanus Nileoticus) and iguana's definitely
@jayanthonywillis3048
2 ай бұрын
Great vid and really informative. Grabbing a snapping turtle is not something I'd want to do for laughs. A few years back, driving through Ontario, I stopped to shoo this moss covered monster with a 12-15 inch shell off the highway and he/she surprised me with its ferocity. It hissed really loud...more like a growl really.... I thought, "With a little more amplification, is this how dinosaurs sounded?" I was also impressed at the length of its tail, very alligator-like.
@PULAG
7 ай бұрын
"dealer's tables". Reminds me when a guy bodnhos prized albino snapper in a poker game and i won it. Sold it for a clean $500
@stevesanzari7294
3 ай бұрын
I’ve Had turtles All my life ever since I was 7 ! I’m Now 73 yrs young and Just Yesterday Released My 6th common Snapping turtle ! I keep the Hatchlings for 2 years and cautiously place them in Big ponds or lakes ! I say cautiously because I research the Area first ! You must be careful ! Of waterfowl Because I don’t want the turtle to eat Ducklings ! I don’t want the Turtle being eaten by Bigger Snapping turtles ! and don’t want to over crowd the Area ! I’ve seen that at the celery farm where I live ! Every 30’ you see a Large snapping turtle sticking its head out of the water ! and have also seen a turtle take down a Blue Heron ! Love snappers they are so ancient and Prehistoric looking ! Like the man said they are not for everyone ! Especially Children Or some adults !
@galacticvlogging7574
3 жыл бұрын
I luv my turtles 🐢💜
@leanercleaner698
Жыл бұрын
Do they ever tame? Can you train them for stupid pet tricks? Joking dude. I swim with them in north Ontario Canada all the time. They don't bother you if you don't bother them.
@dariusbailey8368
3 жыл бұрын
At exactly 11:32 in this video. Tilt your screen and look closely behind his shoulder. A lil bush just slowly but randomly begins to disappear. Lol like it literally got dragged down and out of view but something. 😂😂😂
@EyesHaveMiles420
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely a turtle.
@DAS-Videos
Жыл бұрын
Can a common snapper be released into the wild, where they are native, after they have been a pet for 1 or 2 years? Or will they lose their instincts to find food?
@joshuasturtlerescue.827
3 жыл бұрын
Gotta love snappers, I love my common snapper, I can't wait till I can get an alligator snapper
@garyedgar2594
3 жыл бұрын
Great video man, I just bought a snapping turtle I don't know much about them like how many times do I feed them they are 2 baby's about the 2 inches I have them in a 50gallon tank and I own a 5 acer property were I will make their pond but just wonder how many time I should feed them
@kennylebronx6861
3 жыл бұрын
That 🐢 is mad at everybody there
@markrumfola9833
11 ай бұрын
Your a good man Sir. Great Videos Always
@alanhawse
9 ай бұрын
I love these animals... but how do you ethically keep an animal like that which can live 100 years? What path is there beyond you to take care of the turtle which can probably not be released into the wild?
@genewilliams8651
Жыл бұрын
I found a baby turtle in the road yesterday when I picked it up I noticed how mean it was with long sharp claws. I believe it is a alligator snapping turtle it's shell has ridges and points. Getting to the point, how can I get this angry guy to you if you'll have it. I have pictures of it to verify the species?
@jenniferbennett3379
Жыл бұрын
I’ve got one but not on purpose. It found its way into my small pond about 10 years ago and over time ate everything. The pond is now a muddy mess and it’s a challenge to keep it out of the koi pond. I need to find a good home for it. Trying to clean the pond with it in there is impossible for me. Wouldn’t mind a musk turtle…. Once the pond is restored.
@Scharfster
3 жыл бұрын
Why do you recommend Musk turtles over Mud turtles? Any reason in particular? They're so similar :o
@GregsTurtleHaven
3 жыл бұрын
I usually recommend both, but the various musk species tend to be more available, and apart from the striped muds, many Kinosternon like to spend time hidden and/or on land. The mud turtles from Mexico and Central America also make great pets
@Scharfster
3 жыл бұрын
@@GregsTurtleHaven thanku for the info! I myself have a cute male mud turtle, I'm not actually sure his breed, he was given to me :o I'm in Ottawa Ontario if that helps pinpoint a breed?
@samuelsrf5188
3 жыл бұрын
Common snappers are my favorite species. And I have 3 of them.
@GregsTurtleHaven
3 жыл бұрын
Going to be big turtles!
@samuelsrf5188
3 жыл бұрын
@@GregsTurtleHaven yes sir
@samuelsrf5188
3 жыл бұрын
@@GregsTurtleHaven I have had one of snappers for 2 years and one of my baby snappers I have is already growing faster. The baby still isn't as big but its growing super fast.
@elimooney937
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@thesnapperkeeper
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with all of your points but I think by my username you know how I feel about them 😂.They’re definitely not for everyone but Snappers and DBTS are my favorite species
@marckenny3131
3 жыл бұрын
Great educational post, a lot of great advice on why not to get a snapping turtle 👍 I learnt the hard way, when I committed to keeping a tiny handed into my local zoo as a rescue common Snapping Turtle, 18 years later I now have a 46.35cm Carapace 63lb monster, but I am OK with being the 1% you mentioned, willing to give him a 3000lt Aquarium to be able to move around and swim in comfortably. But I advise others not too, they just get to big🤔
@Hungrybigboi
Жыл бұрын
Mexican giant musk turtles are legal in Ohio right?
@zombiewanderer
Жыл бұрын
My turtles are the opposite of what everyone says. My cst is a sweetheart, my two ast will aggressively come at you and get downright pissed when handled.
@reptilemetaljen
3 жыл бұрын
Good music and turtles lol ❤️🐢🐢🐢*Edit: I learned some new things about snapping turtles thank you!
@thelouiebrand
Жыл бұрын
A snapping turtle is not a good pet. Lol if you don’t have extensive experience do not get one
@cootriley6
Жыл бұрын
I'll stick with my Siamese Cat...
@rabidc0d3r25
3 жыл бұрын
trying to make my own KZitem channel mainly geared towards how beautiful reptiles are. Ive uploaded 3 videos so far and I currently own fresh and saltwater tanks, turtle tubs and just recently added two Stigmachelys pardalis Babcocki to my family. You are such an inspiration and I love the passion for the turtles (that are also my favorite species) in your videos!! Keep up the good positive work!
@GregsTurtleHaven
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and glad I can help light the creative fire! 👊🏼
@weslyacnl8121
3 жыл бұрын
need a tame adult female?
@m0rktfh284
3 жыл бұрын
This channel is awesome. Never seen a bad video since I discovered it, and i've watched almost all of them. Awesome animals. The video so relaxing to watch and is so interesting to listen form me that i cant miss one, since i really like turtles and tortoises. Keep it up and thanks for the great work. Greetings from Italy! (where people is not allowed to keep Snapping Turtles :( )
@leogarcia3273
3 жыл бұрын
Working with snapping turtles in flip flops??😱😱
@BooneeXCdad
3 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. To what extent do you need to provide basking areas for any of the snapping turtles? Does that need change with age? Are there other species where basking needs are less important? Thanks!
@GregsTurtleHaven
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never had any bask, other than a female hauling out after brumation. I provide the young ones things they can bask on, but they don’t use it
@sinenomine4540
3 жыл бұрын
@@GregsTurtleHaven common snappers love to bask occasionally.
@anthonysullivan5839
Жыл бұрын
Alligator snapping turtles are illegal to have now their on the indanger species list
@ktheghoul7644
3 жыл бұрын
I think I'll stick with my Sulcata x.x
@Hungrybigboi
Жыл бұрын
Are alligator snapping turtles legal in Ohio?
@mccann19871
3 жыл бұрын
Indoor koi ponds they are cheap and affordable plus they are see through
@Christianmijares1629
3 жыл бұрын
Do spiny softshell turtle care next please
@growingheart8039
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! 🌞
@Fuzzycuffsqt
3 жыл бұрын
super cool. definitely not for me. ty for the info!
@anorsegoddess9797
Жыл бұрын
1:09 Abra Abra cadabra, he just reached out to grab ya!
@manonthemoon692
18 сағат бұрын
Will snapping turtles not get out of a pool like that?
@real_cade
3 жыл бұрын
As much as I like them they are to much for to handel lol .
@jdove6883
3 жыл бұрын
I saw a huge snapping turtle with a shell almost 2 feet working it's way up a ditch full of water in Oklahoma when I was about 11 years old. I bet that turtle is still alive and now I am 58.
@harbinger9913
3 жыл бұрын
I have an AST. It took years of planning and preparation before I got him. He turns 4 this September. He was recently upgraded to a larger custom tank and I plan to build an indoor pond for him in a few years. (temps get to low in my area to keep them outside year round) I am VERY fortunate that a local bait shop carries live blue gill that his tank remains stocked with and fed a premium diet so he gets only the best. Crayfish, catfish, tilapia, silver-sides, cod, and shrimp are routinely cycled as part of his diet. Great video, very educational and I respect your ability to appreciate these animals without sensationalism. A no nonsense realistic level of expectation is what any animal deserves when it comes to educating people about their care. great job!
@Deadward1113
3 жыл бұрын
What all did your state require in order to obtain the permit? (Understanding it's different everywhere)
@dontbestupid6664
3 жыл бұрын
Those look like dragons in the thumbnail.
@joshuachilders129
3 жыл бұрын
I just got a baby common snapper. It's in a 75 gallon aquarium. Do I need a tank heater?
@MatheusGomes-ej3mr
3 жыл бұрын
"Should I call you bullet? Tooth?" "You can call me Susan if it makes you happy"
@CrazyCritterz
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Greg! I haven't been keeping up with my KZitem subscriptions for a super long time so I haven't seen your videos in a while! Watched this while I clean out my dubias, and man, I was just reminded of why I subscribed to you in the first place! Top notch, high quality footage and wonderful and informative commentary. Very, very impressive stuff. I'm definitely proud to have your AST skull t-shirt! Too cool. Best wishes dude! Keep it up!
@CrazyCritterz
3 жыл бұрын
might have to catch up on your other vids!
@Erki750
3 жыл бұрын
Love them, but not a good pet for me💚🐢
@odinsbeard1117
3 жыл бұрын
There is an alligator snapping turtle in a reptile place in East Texas that was on Dirty Jobs that has a musket ball in its shell from the civil war! They are not really sure how old he is but he is awesome!!
@EyesHaveMiles420
2 жыл бұрын
Never saw that
@dreeew141
3 жыл бұрын
I have 3 and the are very easy for the first year, then it's a different story
@PhantomDetectivesLLC
Жыл бұрын
Having snapping turtles as pets can be incredibly dangerous. They can take fingers off easily if you don’t know how to handle them. It’s best to admire them from a distance and only look at them through binoculars.
@Jimi182
3 жыл бұрын
Greg, I have a 10 month old common snapping turtle and he is already 5 to 6 inches. He is shedding scoots to the bone, but within a couple weeks the dark black scoot/skin grows back. I have had C.S.T's before but never saw this. I did give the water a wonder shell just before this happened, is that why? Have you ever seen this? B.T.W. I have him in a 125gal now but I have a 1,000 gal stock tank ready for when he gets bigger.
@maviswilhelm8390
5 ай бұрын
I have “pet” snapping turtles…in a half acre pond, so, nope don’t want anymore. However, recently i saw a YT video of a tiny pet turtle getting on a finger board, and it went wild with joy chasing the cat!
@alexanderwilliams2190
7 ай бұрын
No no no !!!!
@lorritaylor2969
Жыл бұрын
I have a lake full of all kinds of turtle s
@tarantulakat
3 жыл бұрын
so helpful 🙏
@brettstiltner4143
3 ай бұрын
Rule #1 never trust a reptile!
@myowndayone8722
3 жыл бұрын
Did anyone else jump when that adult male snapped? Lol.
@GregsTurtleHaven
3 жыл бұрын
I did!
@billbarnes590
2 ай бұрын
First time ever hearing about your channel really enjoyed the video, very knowledgeable and professional
@GregsTurtleHaven
2 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@piratestation69
Жыл бұрын
Where is mario when you need him?
@ladystardust8872
Жыл бұрын
VERY Helpful!!! Have a question for you Please:when one digs a small pond in their yard,does one Need to seal the dug out area with a tarp or such? What do you recommend? Thank You for your Realistic and extremely helpful knowledge on snapping turtles. We were Gifted a rescue of an alligator snapping turtle.!
@ladystardust8872
Жыл бұрын
Sooo,Apologies.! Watched your video on pond construction for alligator snappers and question Answered.! Extremely helpful video Many THANKS
@bandedboydreptilesbbr2.0
3 жыл бұрын
I let my common snapping turtles room the house when they are adults
@parkertroy3836
3 жыл бұрын
Great video I am going to get a snapping turtle soon
@McCrick
3 жыл бұрын
How can I get a permit for a gator snapper in Illinois? I’ve been looking everywhere to find some information but can’t find hardly anything.
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