The turtle, considered the oldest of the living reptiles, first evolved around 200 million years ago. The snapping turtle gets its name from the defensive biting snaps it exhibits when threatened. Its powerful bite can inflict substantial injuries to the curious predator. The snapping turtle, like all turtles, have a modified skeletal structure that includes a bony carapace (or shell) for protection.
Specifications:
- The nasomaxillary area exhibits pathology
- Skull Length 12 cm (4.7 in)
- Skull Width 8.1 cm (3.2 in)
- Skull Height 6.3 cm (2.5 in)
