Alligator snapping turtle found in Oregon
By kingsnake.com · October 31, 2013 6:10 am
An alligator snapping turtle was found in Oregon reservoir last week.
From KGW.com:
It was the first time the invasive species was found in eastern Oregon, according to Rick Boatner of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The species is native to the southeastern United States, Boatner said. It can grow to 250 lbs. "I'd hate to see these turtles get established in Oregon," Boatner said. "We already have problems in the Willamette Valley with common snapping turtles." He added that the alligator snapping turtle can be very aggressive, and it's a safety hazard to people. "It has quite a bite," he said.Read the full story here. Photo: Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
