A demonstration of how not to handle a snapping turtle turned into a cringe-inducing illustration when the turtle bit its handler and refused to let go. A video of the incident was posted Jan. 30 on ...

What starts as a routine catch turns into an all-out battle when this snapping turtle fights back hard. You won’t believe the strength behind its bite.

Snapping turtles often get a bad reputation for their hooked jaws and rugged appearance. They look like creatures built only for defense, but the truth is far more interesting. These reptiles have ...

Locally, turtles' nesting season runs from about mid-May to mid-June. Motorists kill thousands of turtles trying to cross roads to get to their nesting sites. Seven of the state's 10 native turtle ...

A demonstration “what not to do with a snapping turtle” in turned into an illustration when the reptile bite its handler and refused to let go. Video screengrabs A demonstration of how not to handle a ...