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Hatchling snapping turtles are about the size of a quarter. (9) Adult female snapping turtles usually measure from 9.5 to 14.5 inches (24 to 36 cm) (mean carapace length is 11 inches or 28.4 cm). Adult males usually range from 9.5 to15.5 inches (24 to 39 cm) (mean carapace length is 13.3 inches or 33.6 cm).
Like all turtles, snapping turtles have a shell that covers their back, also called a carapace. In snapping turtles the carapace is normally between 8 and 18 1/2 inches long. The shell color ranges from dark brown to tan and can even be black.As a snapping turtle grows, the shell often becomes covered with mud and algae. The tail has sharp ridges running along its length, and is nearly as long as the shell.nce they reach a certain size there are few natural predators of snapping turtles, though they are often hit by cars when searching for new ponds or nesting sites. In captivity they can live up to 47 years.