Sentences with phrase «snapping turtles as»

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Patsy came to the museum six years ago as an ambassador for alligator snapping turtles, which are endangered in Illinois and other states.

Phillips plucked from the water a 22 - pound, 15 - inch long female alligator snapping turtle that was twice as long as the one he was looking for, and at least 18 years old.

Dr. Rahm has a special interest in reptile medicine and during his senior year in veterinary school was able to participate in externships with two prominent reptile medicine specialists, where he was able to assist in treating various animals such as alligators, sea turtles, Burmese pythons, and snapping turtles, while also taking part in trap / neuter and release efforts with the wild population of iguanas in the Florida Keys.

Sell the land hermit crabs in your small animal department, but do not sell the large coconut land crabs that occasionally come in — they are just about as aggressive as snapping turtles.