Question

WE found a huge snapping turtle in our yard. Is there a way to estimate its' age? Thanks

Answer 1

turn it over and examine the scute growth pattern.

http://mdc.mo.gov/nathis/herpetol/boxturtles/images/bta.jpg

Answer 2

THANKS! He or she is 14 inches long with a neck extension of approximately 9 inches. We have seen others, but none this big.