Baby Alligator Snapping Turtle Naturalistic Setup

[@supremeduff]

Nice Set Up Found A Baby Alligator Yesterday

[@MsAnthrope1ooo]

So excited for your new addition! I’ve had 2 for a few years and not only do I not see too much about keeping these guys as pets, but mine are also getting to the size now where I’m like, “Whoah! Say goodbye to the fingers!” I need to find some keepers of larger ones I can practice a little with. Anyhow, they’re such cool animals.

[@zareptiles]

I cant wait for him to get bigger! Ive got tons of plans for his adult set up! Its going to kill me to have to wait so long LOL!

[@aaronsoriano8757]

So what do they eat because i got one yesterday and dont know what to feed it🥲

[@jordonmartin2937]

This is so awesome! One of my favorites! Love the setup 👌

[@zareptiles]

Thank you! 🤩

[@etmyld69]

Very informative and like the tank set up. It's the real deal and pro results, awesome video .

[@zareptiles]

thank you so much for the amazing feedback! It means alot!

[@etmyld69]

@@zareptiles Sure thing and thanks for the video.

[@pascalkraeuter]

Set ups looking good, i would recommend a mix of some different sand and dirt substrate and make it thicker as well, snapping turtles love to dig

[@zareptiles]

Thanks! That was just using what I had on hand. Def have plans for a much more elaborate set up 😏

[@HunterHouck]

The cutest baby turtle I have *ever* seen!

[@zareptiles]

Isnt he though!? I die every time I see his little face!

[@caughtafaygo]

that is a bucket list turtle for sure!! awesome addition! cant wait to see more. good looking setup also. have you figured out a name yet?

[@zareptiles]

Thank you! No name yet though my mom started calling him Sploosh and its been sticking lol! We will see though LOL!

[@bonnypartridge487]

what do you feed baby snappers

[@swanlawnpotts4000]

Where did you get you supplies from

[@zareptiles]

mostly outdoors lol! The sand I already had and the plants came from etsy

[@anshgamer8937]

What filter are you using in the tank

[@zareptiles]

Good question! Its just a small one I found at walmart. Im going to be experimenting with different filters though because the duckweed gets sucked up in this one.

[@YooRyuk]

@@zareptiles cut a small circle of plastic that will float and put it around the filter it will stop the duck weed from getting into the filter without the filter sucking it u

[@donaldcampbell5277]

Filter is a bottom suction, have 2 in my turtle tank.

[@lilvnm23]

Where did you find the turtle at I’ve searched everywhere and can’t find them.

[@zareptiles]

I got him from loggerhead acres :)

[@frankpark9571]

Nice set up

[@zareptiles]

Thank you!

[@Alligator.commonsnappers]

Any update videos on this lil one?

[@zareptiles]

I haven’t posted him on here in a while, but he appears on Instagram and tiktok sometimes! He’s doing great 😁

[@Alligator.commonsnappers]

@@zareptiles Good to hear. I don’t have those things unfortunately

[@skully5813]

Hey if you don't mind me asking where did you buy your snapping turtle from I'm thinking of getting myself one?

[@Quan_too_official]

You still need the website?

[@xGoatedFam]

​@@Quan_too_official I do bro I got Florida snapping turtles and I wanted a baby alligator snapping turtle

[@KingLu-]

Kool setup

[@zareptiles]

thank you!

[@mrray7792]

How big is it now

[@zareptiles]

Still small but definitely getting hefty! I post him on my Tiktok and instagram sometimes!

[@deadbeat5165]

how fast do they grow in ur experince?

[@zareptiles]

if you feed responsibly and dont power feed, they should be pretty slow growers. Typically about an inch a year is average

[@Shamanscircle1]

Now I know why pond water tasted like tea when I was 4 😂

[@zareptiles]

yessss!!!

[@josephmcquain2984]

What kind of filter is that

[@zareptiles]

At this point not sure lol! Ive killed a couple of filters now with the sand and duckweed lol! But they are your average aquarium filter from Walmart! Once he gets bigger he’ll need a canister filter

[@pawang_game_id]

you are so beaufitul

[@zareptiles]

Thank you so much!

[@Kudremukh-123]

I am from India. Your video very nice

[@zareptiles]

Thank you!

[@Hbj545]

Withn 2 weeks mine will be in my room