Does a snapping turtle make a good pet?

No, sadly. Wild animals belong in the wild, and many wild animals are needlessly euthanized because people think they make good pets. read more

Wild animals belong in the wild, and many wild animals are needlessly euthanized because people think they make good pets. At the wildlife rehabilitation center I worked at, there was a HUGE snapping turtle that needed to be fed ten to fifteen dead mice every three days. read more

A Guide to Snapping Turtles. In some areas, adult and baby snapping turtles are hunted to near-extinction, so there is some debate as to whether snapping turtles should be kept as pets. Even without the environmental factor, it’s still questionable whether a snapping turtle is the best choice for a pet turtle. read more