Snapping turtles are found all across North America. They are believed to have a lifespan of over 100 years. Their biting force, while nothing to laugh at, is often overrated. The common snapping turtle has an average bite force of 200 newtons and 160 newtons for the alligator snapping turtle. On the other hand, a human can apply 1300 newtons between their second molars. Most of the damage comes from the sharpness of their beak, capable of snapping fingers clean off.
animalfacts-bot on August 3rd, 2020 at 11:07 UTC »
Snapping turtles are found all across North America. They are believed to have a lifespan of over 100 years. Their biting force, while nothing to laugh at, is often overrated. The common snapping turtle has an average bite force of 200 newtons and 160 newtons for the alligator snapping turtle. On the other hand, a human can apply 1300 newtons between their second molars. Most of the damage comes from the sharpness of their beak, capable of snapping fingers clean off.
Cool picture of an alligator snapping turtle
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Gangreless on August 3rd, 2020 at 11:21 UTC »
Wow they really grow into their tails
ohhh-nooo on August 3rd, 2020 at 11:56 UTC »
wow it’s like a mini anklyosaurus