Alligator Snapper
Turtles & Tortoises

Alligator Snapper

Macrochelys temminckii

Habitat

Large rivers of the Gulf drainage.

Range

United States.

Adult Size

Up to 30 in (Up to 75 cm)

Diet

Fish, snakes, and small turtles

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Conservation status:Vulnerable

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Northern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Northern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Mar โ€“ May

Active predation

Summer
Jun โ€“ Aug

Frequent hunting

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Building fat

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

Limited activity