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Alligator Snapping Turtle
Macrochelys temminckii · Chelydridae
Keepers track 2 of these on myturtle.cc| Type | Turtle |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Aquatic |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| UVB lighting | Required |
| Hibernates | No |
| Swims | Yes |
| Care level | Advanced |
| Native region | Southeastern USA |
| CITES | Appendix II |
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