Alligator Snapping Turtle Can Break Bamboo With One Bite! | Full Episode | Wildlife Of Tim Faulkner

[@jodigriffith8760]

My cousins and I found a snapping turtle when we were around 8 years old and the turtle was about 8 inches across. This was along the North Platte in Nebraska. Cousin Dan held the turtle like a big sandwich in front of him and when he bent over to look down on the shell, the turtle latched onto Dan's belly. It took all our gathered parents with pliers and screwdrivers to unlatch the turtle. What a lesson, especially for Danny!

[@aiyana_yk1557]

Ouch, that doesn't sound very fun but it's a pretty cool story😎

[@victorinechaghoury3368]

Ouch man what the hell, ow ow ow my stomach is getting pains rn, holy sh!t man, hope Dans good😅😅

[@Annie_Annie__]

Ouch! Common snapping turtles have a lot longer necks than alligator snapping turtles. Alligator snappers can reach back about half their body, maybe less, so you’re usually okay staying a few inches behind their front legs or farther back to their tails. Common snappers, though (which are the kind that live in Nebraska), can reach back almost to their hind legs. They can stretch their necks really far. In fact, if you must pick one up, it’s recommended that you grab it by its shell between its hind legs and tail so it doesn’t bite you. They taught us that in Girl Scouts when I was a kid and ever since I’ve been fascinated by both species but also afraid of those powerful beaks.

[@pinguplaysrblx2644]

O_O oh my lord

[@richardhincemon]

@Annie The bite force of the Common snapping turtle is 209 Newton's. The bite force of the Alligator'snapping turtle is 158 Newton's. The study of bite force in turtles Antwerp Belgium 🇧🇪 Wiley Online Library.🐢

[@humancattoy7767]

Alligator snapping turtle. Never underestimate the intelligence of a reptile. They've been able to survive a mass extinction, multiple ice ages and humans.

[@phoenixflamegames1]

Never underestimate an animal period. While some might not be so bright, its better not to risk it.

[@andycontento3563]

I'm glad that Tim seems to have got a show of his own. He is one of those people who make draw you in with their enthusiasm for their subject. 👍👍👍😁😁😁

[@darth_yoda]

Funfact... This is recompiled and edited shots from Bondi Vet episodes.. LIke so much ELSE form this channel have been of late.. I am going to unsub and block it since I am getting tired of them just reshuffling clips and uploading them as if they are new episodes.

[@andycontento3563]

Thanks for putting me straight mate. I haven't seen any of this so it's all new to me. 👍

[@iGoddess]

YASSSSS I love seeing the animals at the reptile zoo 😍 ❤ And Tim is enthusiastic, just happy he got his own show to keep showing the care of Australia's wildlife and educating us on all the animals in the reptile zoo 😍❤

[@MrCites1]

Tim is all scripted and manufactured plots, most don’t happen organically with him, and he’s hardly a natural with wildlife.

[@pp3k3jamail]

@@darth_yoda cool story bro

[@benjaminaubert8234]

“Bro how’d you lose your finger?” “I tried to weigh a turtle”

[@yesno9668]

R u dum this is a snapping turtle their mouths r the snapping part of its name which means it will snap at u and eat your finger

[@benjaminaubert8234]

@@yesno9668 Yes, I am aware

[@yesno9668]

Then y did u say how’d u lose a finger

[@benjaminaubert8234]

@@yesno9668 It was in quotes, showing I wrote it as if someone else were saying it. Imagine two people having a conversation, with one saying “How did you lose your finger?” And the other responds with “I tried to weigh a turtle.” Its a joke

[@benjaminaubert8234]

@Deandra Bakken and why exactly would you share this with us?

[@missadissa1]

I love how she keeps Kimberly in her shirt 😄 it makes complete sense of course, but it's still funny

[@cristiaolson7327]

"Anything that goes in there ain't coming out...the turtle's not letting go." I once watched my uncle fight an alligator snapper for a beloved fishing lure. Took him about 15 minutes, but he got his lure back. The turtle wasn't too happy about loosing his "fish" to a human, and he slunk off to the far bank to glare at us for a while.

[@audreysharp2002]

Love that Tim tells us all about the wildlife in Australia and their habitats and how that some of the wildlife have to have humans to help them survive

[@CooManTunes]

There's tons of wildlife, in almost every developed country. Australians just care about it, more than others. Thank you, Australia!

[@michelleshelley995]

From KENTUCKY here so this stuff is unique.

[@ediebaxter6194]

Alligator Snapping turtle 🐢 is huge. I am glad Tim and others are educating the public about alligators.

[@brittanybecker170]

Trainer: So what's your fitness goal? These guys: TO dead lift an angry snapping turtle from a squat. Trainer: ....

[@pinguplaysrblx2644]

Lol

[@TheBachBabe]

I love how Tim says that the few deadly attacks are "not always" the crocodile's fault. Um when was the last deadly encounter that happened because a croc went into a human's home and killed them? That's almost as good as blaming a shark for attacking a human. I'm pretty sure sharks don't come on land looking for food. Just a thought. Thanks Tim for your amazing work and for shedding light on the plight of these magnificent creatures. You are awesome!!

[@deborahross9974]

Several years ago, I was sitting on my front porch when a monster snapping turtle came walking across the yard, across the street from where I was sitting. It walked down the street, crossed a neighbor's yard and disappeared. About half an hour later it came walking back the same way it came. That turtle made Leo look like a baby. It stood at least a foot off the ground as it walked, at least three feet long if not longer. I live in a small town in Kansas near a river. Talk about dinosaurs this thing was. I've never seen one before and haven't since that summer day. The crocodiles need to stay in the river where they have lived for centuries. If people don't have enough sense to stay out of the river that's they fault not the crocodiles. Beautiful country too. Thank you. Merry Christmas. God bless.

[@juliejones7358]

Totally agree with you re croc removal. My husband and I went to cairns and stayed in Daintree. We weren’t there for the swim in the river, we had the pool and also sections in the sea if we wanted to swim. The river is their home and belongs to them.

[@Darkest_Soul_187]

Here's a sentence I never thought I'd say in my life: more alligator snapping turtles please!

[@taysikanen]

I absolutely adore reptiles. They are my favourite bondi customers.

[@olivialoh4815]

Tim is so nice to be able to help this Reptiles and Animals

[@PaigeDWinter]

I've been watching this show and Wildlife Aid for a while now, and I love how folks in Australia and the UK name their pets (and in these cases the rescued wildlife) human names so often. It's hysterical. I get such a kick out of it. XD

[@jesselambert6663]

How else would you name them? Give them alien name?🤨

[@PaigeDWinter]

@@jesselambert6663 What? No...? It's just not as common in the US to name your pet Bob or Steve or Jill. Human names. 🤨

[@Thelastchangeling]

I just love how they were talking about how fearsome and angry alligator snapping turtles are but it grabbed the food so calmly and gently it was so adorable

[@nerissadecastro9719]

I know right

[@ashleystevenson1071]

I just love Tim! He is my favorite Bondi person. I love his enthusiasm

[@teeniedirzuweit949]

Alligator snapping turtles are one of my top favorites! I am obsessed with turtles! 🥰

[@katie3970]

It's the putting the marsupial in the shirt for me. Too cute

[@jwiki1]

It’s crazy to want to eliminate crocs! I agree that people just need to be educated. ❤️🤙🏼🐊

[@lindanorris2455]

a STUPID GUY IN THE USA PULLED OUT A JUVENILE ALLIGATOR AND TOSSED IT IN A HOT METAL ROOF IN FLORIDA, "TO TEACH IT A LESSON". ALLIGATOR RESCUED, STUPID GUY ARRESTED!

[@feralbluee]

i’m really disappointed in the Australian government. how could they even think of doing something like that?! i’d love to go to Australia. part if that pull is the wildlife. thank goodness for the hoomans who know what’s what!!!!! 🐊🦘🐢 Also, i just love Tim. 🌷

[@karenlynch1880]

It’s human if ur spelling human

[@betahouse8]

@@karenlynch1880 and it’s you’re not ur Karen!

[@karenlynch1880]

@@betahouse8 am no all I sayed was the Norris nuts did that challenge I wasit being mean I just sayed it am not a Karen so stop am 11 stop

[@jpclam3358]

@@karenlynch1880 said wasn't said I am

[@saagabragi6938]

Finnish farmers and reindeer owners have the same hysteria about _all_ predatory animals. They're too lazy to put any effort into watching or protecting their animals, so they think they can just destroy the ecosystem by exterminating entire species instead.

[@Kellethorn]

I literally travelled to the Daintree River from the US with the express purpose of seeing a crocodile. Why on EARTH would they think removing the crocs would help tourism??

[@CrackerFL]

There are Crocs in the Florida Everglades. Just fyi. Don't go swimming in any fresh water lakes or rivers in Florida. Tooo many alligators!

[@caitlin9645]

Tim is just so amazing :) We Love you Tim ❤️

[@yvonnedobiash5563]

I love all the Bondi vets and Tim too thank you for educating us lame brains.

[@joecool2125]

It’s a treat to see a huge alligator snapping turtle. They are native to my area and very elusive. On occasion, we would catch one in a net when fishing. They were nowhere near the size of this monster, but still a handful to deal with.

[@sammyduckygaming5765]

I love Snapping this channel I have always wanted to be a vet! !!

[@sorayakapetti]

You are all doing a great and most important job. X-fingers you will succeed for many more years.

[@yvonnedobiash5563]

Yeaaaaa Tim you are doing so good. Keep it up partner😊😊😊

[@iGoddess]

Leonardo is what my German dad used to call my hubby, cause his name is leonard and he thought Leonardo was more fancy lol 😆 So y'all got a fancy alligator snapper ❤ love them !!! The lady who cares for these wild babies is so amazing 👏 So sad a mommy dropped her Joey cause she was handful 😢 Hey I get it, my kids were and are a handful even at age 23 and 19 and yeah sometimes I wished I could just run away from them 🤣 🤣 but I could NEVER do that to my Gremlins. Poor little Joey 😢 Glad she'd in such good hands though 🙌 Jeffery got his own kingdom, empire and harem out there. I love it ❤ 😀 And I love how he keeps popping in sometimes for some cuddles and amazing snacks 😋 Hey who could turn down a good old pasta dish? Not me and not even a tree kangaroo 👍 Great job to everyone on this show 👏 you guys truly love all animals ❤ Sad that humans want to interfere with nature still 😢 Haven't we learned by now how important it is to keep animals in their habitats? And nobody will ever swim in those rivers anyway 🙄 C'mon it's australia, if there is a natural water source you best believe there'll be some crocs in there. Even in Florida alligators end up in ppl's lakes behind their houses. Sometimes even in their pools 😆 At least you can see them in pools! I live in Georgia in the USA and I would never even take a swim in naturals bodies of water. We have water moccasins, alligators , snappers and alligator snappers. 👎 NO THANK YOU !!!!!

[@jenniferwood8944]

Thank you, always so inspiring!

[@Darwinsmom]

I would have expected governments to have been aware of the reality that struck Yellowstone when the wolves were culled out of the park's ecosystem. The loss of those apex predators threw the ecosystem out of balance and the consequences were catastrophic. Reintroducing wolves has made a huge difference. Crocs in Australian waterways would surely be as impactful on the overall health of the environment?

[@DKofDAH]

All the time I thought Margit‘s accent sounded familiar. Now I know why. We’re both from Germany 🤣

[@imc1902]

This is really cool for me because of the crocodile thing because im learning about the ecosystem

[@PetAlertWithDr.Alicia2021]

That's a one serious turtle :) Greetings from Austria

[@stefffoster3176]

Какие же все прелестные.

[@autumnkissinger5743]

Fun fact people this early haven't finished the video yet

[@bestelite223]

Fun fact neither have you ._.

[@daisy-dm7ke]

@@bestelite223 lol

[@Rachelbee]

In the northeastern US I was warned as a child about snapping turtles in the local ponds but I dont think these behemoths were what we people were talking about!

[@Annie_Annie__]

No, lol. Alligator snapping turtles live in the south from southeast Texas to western Georgia. They get to be about 200 lbs with a shell more than 2.5 ft long. Common snapping turtles live in most of the US (and some of southern Canada) from the Rockies to the east coast, and they weigh about 30 lbs and a shell of 20 in long at the exceptionally large end. But alligator snappers will generally leave you alone as long as you don’t put your fingers or toes close to their mouths. Common snappers, on the other hand, have a reputation for being cantankerous and grouchy and chasing after people, dogs, ducks, and pretty much any kind of creature to basically tell the bigger critter, “get off my lawn!” It seems to be effective, too.

[@suzanne6005]

There are some alligator snapping turtles in Northeastern U. S ponds there was one brought to North Chagrin Nature Reserve that was rescued as unwanted pet from the local ponds in Ohio someone found it dumped in a pond, I don't know if they still have the animal at the reserve but I got a picture of it. We visited the Nature Center at the Reserve a lot and I loved seeing how the animals in the tanks were doing. And the tank was about the same size as it was here.

[@svetlaplus3741]

Leo’s face just yells “*don’t mess with me bitchh*”

[@totallytania7978]

Looks like the poor guy could use a bigger living area!

[@Annie_Annie__]

Yeah, that looks like a small tank for an alligator snapping turtle. They usually need an enclosure the size of a pond.

[@allsensesfiring]

Yeah, burns me up....he's been in that dastardly tank for years.....I sent Tim Faulkner nasty messages several years ago when I found this out..... cruelty doesn't touch this one. TF needs to be kept in that taken as long as Leonardo has been in there.....years now. .,.

[@totallytania7978]

@@allsensesfiring Yeah... That's a real shame!😞

[@kathleenprescott6227]

Love you your family and the show! Why was the snapping turtle in a tank that small? Does he live in that tank?

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Before hubby retired from police work he came across a large snapper on the road. Worried that it would be run over, he persuaded it to snap onto his night stick and carried it…which he said took some effort…to the river. The snapper smelled the river, let go of the stick and jumped in…didn’t even say thank you.

[@michelleshelley995]

AWESOMEy friend

[@peachjubilee]

I'm curious why Leo's enclosure is on the small side? I would think he would appreciate a big space.

[@allsensesfiring]

I'm sure he's senile now....he's been in there for years and years and years.....😡

[@jesselambert6663]

0:17 Please never let Tim do an Italian accent ever again🤣🙈

[@sandrathwaitesbuckingham6839]

Anyone else think the turtles tank is too small?

[@amcgeckos]

I'm so happy I'm able to watch these I love Tim, he's amazing. Plus I have already seen this on a previous episode which really sucks. Wished they stop doing that and just upload new episodes not repeat them.

[@rileycoleman2148]

love your vids

[@onecuet]

You see snapping turtle here in Oklahoma all the time. Which for those abroad. It's the mid southern region of the United States. While they're not that big; even the smaller one. Can take off a human finger.

[@lindanorris2455]

looooooooooooooooooooo ve Tim's show!

[@yvonnedobiash5563]

Marsupials look like good pets, they are so sweet. Best for them to leave them be.

[@jannarf1]

I love to see Tim!!! Its nice to see him in a whole show. I love watching and hearing him. But I am very upset with the housing the alligator snapping turtle. He does not have a big enough enclosure to keep him in captivity. I sure wish they would give him an enclosure doubled.

[@Dark-Nightmxre-]

one bite from that turtle can bite through anything

[@loftyskies123]

why dont they build a pond for that snapping turtle , surely it would be easier to get him in and out for things .

[@Alien361]

Problem is keeping that pond running and save for him. Becouse stupid guest could throw things into it and then he chockes on that

[@heathergarnham9555]

Or climb into pool and get bit. Also Leo might get out and decide to wander off.

[@loftyskies123]

@@Alien361 yep some people dont have many brain cells do they lol

[@loftyskies123]

@@heathergarnham9555 it would obviously have to be secure but he just looks too big for his tank ,unless theres more tank than we can see .

[@sree7]

15:32

[@johncameron4194]

Leo needs a diff tank.

[@keelyjohnston19]

Why is his enclosure so small

[@allsensesfiring]

I'd like to know the same thing? I wonder how tim would like to be stuffed in that tiny tank with enough room to just sit😡

[@qruella9284]

Bet that turtle can break my arm...

[@laukuze]

He DEFINITELY can and will if you stick that arm near his mouth

[@youfool5127]

Oh boy, it will and you’ll never get it back.

[@phoenixflamegames1]

I think it will bloody amputate it

[@abigailsmith6000]

The way that turtle blinks is just creepy

[@chriscorrigan4428]

You've got my vote to keep the crocs in the river.

[@fabriglas]

Didn't know there was tree roos, after 7 years in Oz I thought I saw most of them!

[@rebekahjones9986]

Can you imagine what Steve Irwin would do if he heard about them wanting to eliminate crocs

[@astriajeon9231]

Humans are so selfish for wanting to eliminate Crocs from their own home, good thing there's still good people around (although few)

[@zazazipper9331]

I understand that feeding live animals can be a necessity, but I can't help but feel bad for that poor lobster

[@MioRaem]

Don't remove the crocs. They need living space just like us and theres enough of us already.

[@balindaleague4721]

Tim don't he need a bigger tank?

[@allsensesfiring]

You'd think, right? That.poor turtle has been in there for years and years X....😡

[@britniallen1609]

I can’t believe people think it would be better without crocodiles

[@ricoeshawyatt082]

i would’ve died if he would’ve told me to get in the tank💀

[@Myyke]

*gives turtle stick* Ninja turtle!

[@bethbailey7720]

Why do humans insist on getting rid of animals to begin with I wonder ? In my humble opinion, the world/earth is a far better place w/all of Gods creatures roaming around it freely. I cry when one of my fish die. Just saying :)

[@victoriaguerin2851]

That tank is awfully small for the snapping turtle.

[@cynthiaconnors183]

Apparently 2 fatal attacks in the past 100 years.

[@catrinnowaczek9692]

If crocs could speak english they could actually tell the gov exactly how long they've been around and win a "i was here first!" fight

[@manoknisanpedro7431]

Well, tens of thousand years ago we are the food of predators. But now, we are the predators. Not just predators, humans are greedy predators.

[@humancattoy7767]

Remove salties? What next. Remove great whites?

[@harmonilui3984]

I wouldn’t put my animal in my top lol

[@ryanwilliams8390]

I'd name the snapping turtle Tokka.

[@chchooniepersian4760]

I've witnessed wild alligator snapper in Ohio, USA.

[@richardhincemon]

😂 no Alligator Snapping turtles Macrochelys temminchii in Ohio 😅

[@samasiaskipperable]

🙏❤️🙏👍🙏

[@Gulliedoutbigup]

woahhhhhhhh??????? bamboo ?!?!?!?! that's nuts !! It's almost as if a 8 year old child isn't able to snap bamboo sticks !! :O such a powerful demonstration.

[@osuryan3585]

Say that again when an 8 year old can do it with their teeth

[@Gulliedoutbigup]

@@osuryan3585 a pug could break a bamboo stick with its teeth. A 8 year old can use it's immense strength to bend it with their hands n snap it. My point was it's not rly impressive that a ALIGATOR SNAPPING turtle that looks like a literal dinosaur that's famous for breaking BONES can break a tiny bamboo stick. :S

[@osuryan3585]

How many animals with the size a that turtle that can bite through bamboo? Tell me now

[@Gulliedoutbigup]

@@osuryan3585 again, when its common knowledge that their can bite snap bones, a bamboo stick is literally nothing.

[@janemctear5646]

Crocs and alligators have been around a lot longer than humans so they should be respected just like any other wild animal we have our home let them keep theirs ur going in to their home ov their going to protect it if ur not careful so leave em be

[@Nireni]

Crocodiles are such vital animals. Taking them out of their home so some people can have some temporary fun is not the way to go. Crocs are vital. People have tons of places to go swim, especially tourists!! Heck humans can drive or fly to places for a dip, Crocs and other animals only have their home territory and taking that away for tourists is so idiotic. Plus the fact that most tourist going to Australia WANT to go see the animals.

[@wiiretime3704]

These dudes never heard of a wheel barrel

[@wiiretime3704]

I always thought australia was all about preserving there natural beautiful landscape and it's native wildlife bit this is making me think there trying to change for the betterment of people were the ones that can adapt to survive most of these animals live in niche habitat that with little change can spell disaster

[@mortzon5681]

And i can break bamboo with one snap, come at me

[@matthewutter2060]

Yeah that's how about reptile I've always wanted something in the way you move along each other reptile I've had an important is ok is not doesn't bitten twice before it was 👍💯👌

[@Trini2DeBone]

Does Leo want to be weighed? See his opened mouth? His breath could possibly kill his predator.

[@CooManTunes]

Just be happy that snapping turtles aren't able to use guns.

[@jessicamacgregor8771]

People should really leave Alligator alone... If we leave them alone then they will leave us alone!

[@seandickerson3155]

pick up turtle stand on scale, stand on scale without turtle, bami

[@petej.8676]

The crocs have been on earth before man. If you want to swim then swim in a pool.

[@sonjag.6643]

Hope sometimes governments all over the world learn to listen to people who know what they are doing. In opposite to some 'experts' who are only interested in making money and who bever leaves their office.....crossing my fingers for you and the crocs.

[@michaelh8800]

Can anyone answer why she has animals in her shirt

[@heathergarnham9555]

Warmth, makes them feel safe as they can hear the heartbeat, similar reasons as to why they live in pouches

[@alfonsoalonzo]

said treat him like a croc lol why not like an alligator its in the name just thought are alligator snapping tutles natives to austraulia?

[@connienowak298]

It's nice to see that Aussie government is as insane as our American re environment. 🙄🙄🙄Taking an apex preditor like crocs will make the whole system to collapse.

[@terrancemiller8350]

Government, first thing on there minds is the MONEY, doesn't matter what may happen to the eco system, or really anything else. How much can be made and how much can they put in there pockets. Tim I enjoy your videos, so very much. Keep safe, I just don't know how you deal with the snakes so easily. Bye.for now. LOL

[@elitestatz7742]

That van looks like it’s from Mexico

[@samelhq4949]

early :D

[@bro-jz3zy]

Her braset are pockets