I'm not fond of snapping turtles, one or two in our pond is OK, but a dozen is way to many. BTW, they do catch and eat a few fish. Painted turtles don't bother me at all.

http://www.crocodilehunter.com/our-anima...snapping_turtle


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The Alligator Snapping Turtle is both a hunter and scavenger and will eat fish, frogs, snakes, snails, worms, clams, crayfish aquatic plants and even other turtles. This turtle has a unique method of catching its prey. It will sit motionless on the bottom of the waterway with its mouth open. They have a small, pink, worm-like lure on the bottom of their mouth which they wiggle to attract their prey. Once the prey item is close enough, The Alligator Snapping Turtle will grab it with its powerful jaws.