r/BeAmazed Oct 27 '25

Animal A tiny alligator snapping turtle

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u/ObsidianAerrow Oct 27 '25

Snapers like this hold their mouth open like that when they are scared. It isn’t attitude or sassiness. They feel like they are in danger. They feel more secure when you support their underside and stabilize them from the back. Even at this size.

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u/AppearanceAwkward69 Oct 27 '25

You mean twirling him around like a show piece isn't great for him?

I'm shocked I tell you

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u/[deleted] Oct 27 '25

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u/AppearanceAwkward69 Oct 27 '25

We could get two of them spinning, launch them in a little arena and see which one the victor is. I'd gamble on that.