How are snapping turtles like as pets?

A heat lamp while they're young (unless you live in a warm sunny place and plan to keep your pet outside). Position the lamp over the shallowest area of the tank. Turtles don't make their own body heat and sometimes enjoy sunning themselves to regulate their temperature. They like it best around 82. read more

I wouldn't. They get big and mean. When they are small they are fine, but as they get bigger and older their bites get meaner. Even a fairly young turtle can give you a bite that requires a hospital. read more

Like all other turtles, snapping turtles require a suitable habitat, appropriate temperatures and a healthy diet to thrive. Although their size and disposition make them challenging captives, snapping turtles are popular pets among a small subset of the turtle-keeping community. read more

It's up for debate whether snapping turtles should be kept as pets. They can be quite difficult to keep, so be sure to read this guide before buying. read more