Alligator Snapping Turtle vs. Common Snapping Turtle!

Often confused with each other, the prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtle and the more widespread common snapping turtle are two very different species. Yes, it is true that they both share similarities in appearance, but everything from their temperament to the way they hunt are completely different.

In this video, adventurer and animal expert, Coyote Peterson, will compare the two, side by side, to show you the unique characteristics of each, so you better understand their individual traits and can correctly identify them if you see one on the wig. .

Dragon Tails explores the incredible world of snapping turtles and all the folklore and mythology surrounding one of the oldest and most misunderstood creatures on the planet.

Prepare to take a journey deep into the remote swamplands of the eastern United States with adventurer and animal expert Coyote Peterson as you join him on his quest to find a world-record-sized mud dragon!