laming posted:That ain't a terrapin... that's a snapper. (Commonly called an "Alligator snapper".) Give him room... some of 'em can have a downright nasty temperament. Don't let the "turtle" part mislead you about being slow... they can leap quite a ways when attacking. They are also territorial... I've seen one kill one of its own ilk for invading "their" territory.
Andre
Amen to that Andre! I was surprised at how quickly the snapper moved to attack the stick of wood the "owner" held into the back of his pickup truck. I was expecting powerful jaws. That was the only one I have ever seen!
