Jaws strong enough to bite off human fingers
The Alligator Snapping Turtle is one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world. With a spiky shell and sharp, pointy jaw, it looks very strong. It has a large head and can chew up smaller turtles shell and all. You have to be very careful when handling them as they can bite off human fingers. When Alligator Snapping Turtles hunt for food, they stick out their tongue, which is shaped like a worm, to lure fish into their mouth. These animals are not only strong — they are very cunning as well.

Adults are taken for meat, while the young are taken as pets
Even alligators have to give up when they meet an adult Alligator Snapping Turtle. It is said that their only natural enemies are humans. Adult Alligator Snapping Turtles are hunted for their meat and young turtles are taken to have as pets. In Japan, there is a lot of fuss whenever Alligator Snapping Turtles that were kept as pets are found in the town after having been let go or escaped. It is important to remember that keeping a pet is a lifetime responsibility.