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

Alligator Snapping Turtle vs Common Snapping Turtle! Often confused for one another the prehistoric looking Alligator Snapping Turtle and the more widespread Common Snapping Turtle are two very distinct species. Coyote will compare the two side by side to show you each ones unique features so you will better understand their individual traits and be able to properly identify them if you see one in the wild! | Brave Wilderness

35K views · 125 reactions | On this episode of On Location, Coyote and the crew are on location in Costa Rica, and Coyote catches his first-ever Central American Snapping Turtle! And yes.. the turtle bites him! Get ready to see a snapping turtle bite Coyote... AGAIN! | Brave Wilderness | Facebook