Big Snap Daddy, the World’s Largest Snapping Turtle, Has Died. He Had a Good Run

The world's biggest common snapping turtle, a prehistoric giant known as Big Snap Daddy, died in Nebraska on April 20.
Flatwater Free Press

‘Almost like a dinosaur’: Big Snap, world’s largest common snapping turtle, awed countless Nebraskans

The turtle who became a fixture at the Schramm Education Center grew far older and far larger than any known member of his ...

Schramm Education Center mourns nearly 100-year-old snapping turtle

Staff and visitors referred to the turtle as “Big Snap Daddy” or “Big Snap.” ...
Nebraska TV

Century old Big Snap Daddy, iconic Schramm aquarium snapping turtle dies

Visitors to Schramm Education Center’s aquarium near Gretna are mourning the loss of one of its most famous residents.Big ...

Meet “Doug the Tank,” the 33-Pound Turtle Rescued From Lake Michigan

Earlier this month, residents of Grand Haven, Michigan, were treated to an unexpected sight: a giant, 33-pound snapping ...
Chicago Tribune

Chonkosaurus, famed massive snapping turtle, rises again from Chicago River

Temperatures may still be hovering in the 60s, but one more sure sign of summer’s arrival has graced Chicago: Chonkosaurus has risen. The famed snapping turtle, dubbed “Chonkosaurus” by internet ...
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5 Fascinating Facts That Will Change How You See Snapping Turtles

Snapping turtles often get a bad reputation for their hooked jaws and rugged appearance. They look like creatures built only for defense, but the truth is far more interesting. These reptiles have ...