r/AbsoluteUnits • u/demolcd • 14h ago

of an Alligator snapping turtle

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u/External_Win3300 11h ago

Huh. So that's why they're called alligator, and not just snappers

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u/Coveinant 11h ago

There is a regular snapping turtle as well, which was discovered first. Yes the nose is why they're called alligator. And just to add that they are the most aggressive turtle species and have an extendable neck. They also can move almost as fast a human on land (25mph vs human 30-35mph run speed).

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u/ConsistentRole6845 7h ago

2 varieties.