Information about the Common Snapping Turtle: The Common Snapping Turtle is a large freshwater reptile. The shell is generally about 20 inches long and they can grow to weigh up to 9.9–35.3 pounds (4.5–16 kg) It belongs to the family Chelydridae. It is found in the swamps, ponds, lakes and bogs from southern Canada, down through the United States, Central America and into South America. Their Latin name “serpentina” meaning snake-like, refers to the highly mobile head and neck. These animals are prized for their meat and in many areas are sought after as food. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download