Snappers don't crawl out to sun themselves, but many Softshell Turtles and all the Redear Sliders that I have seen do.

Right about now in Northern Indiana is the breeding season for snappers. I have caught snappers in the middle of the woods 1/2 mile or more from water walking from pond to pond. My guess is males looking for love.


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