The alligator snapping turtle, macrochelys temminckii, is the largest freshwater turtle in North America (as well as one of the largest in the world). They measure from 26 to 31.5 inches (66 to 80 centimeters), and weigh from 220 to 249 pounds (100 to 113 kilograms). An alligator snapping tortoise male is often much larger ...
Snapping turtles can be found in the United States, Canada, and northern South America. There are three known species of snapping turtles, the Common Snapping Turtle, the Alligator Snapping Turtle and the Florida Snapping Turtle. All of these species have powerful beak-like jaws that can easily bite off a person’s finger or toe, hence the ...
California Exotic Animal Laws have been part of the California legal system since 1933. These laws are in place for the protection of the state’s agricultural interests, for protection of the imported animals or non-native animals, for protection of the population of native animals and for the good of the public health and safety. Without ...
Beach Haven, New Jersey is home to a wonderful family amusement park named Fantasy Island. My family and I take several trips there each and every summer and it never fails to disappoint us. Fantasy Island is not large, but has plenty of rides for the kids including a roller coaster, bumper cars, train ride, ...
If you are traveling in the Greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area, and your kids would like a change of scenery, consider visiting Lake Fairfax Park. It is located fifteen miles west of the Nation’s Capital, in the historical city of Reston, Virginia. This was the first major city in the United States to be planned ...
Every child wants a new toy at Christmas, but parents and family often prefer to give gifts that will challenge the child to learn. It may seem difficult, if not impossible, to get kids excited about learning, but the following toys will be welcome fun during the holidays. 10 Best Educational Toys for Kids – ...
Turtles make good pets except for the fact that if you don’t clean the water on a regular basis the water starts to stink very bad, very fast. Turtles need their water changed at least once every 2 weeks if not more. It depends on how many turtles you have and how big the turtle ...
When fishing, the type of fishing line you use directly affects your fishing experience. The test, quality, and strength of your line can be the difference between pulling in that monster and trekking back home empty handed. In “The Top 5 Brands of Fishing Line” I’ll take a look at the different lines I’ve used ...
Hampton Roads, Virginia is the perfect place to go for summer vacation. Within just a few miles, you can catch some rays on Virginia Beach, visit historic Williamsburg, Jamestown, or Yorktown, or spend some time at one of many area museums and sites. Then there are the places to go to have some fun. Spend ...
Arizona Exotic Animal Laws consist of 5 laws or regulations that determine how exotic animals are kept legally in the State of Arizona. These laws dictate what animals are considered exotic and what is necessary for the owner of the animal to remain in compliance with these exotic animal laws. Basically what this boils down ...
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