Alligator Snapping Turtle vs. Common Snapping Turtle

Alligator Snapping Turtles have a wider mouth than a Common Snapping Turtle. They are also much bigger and heavier then a Common Snapping Turtle. Common Snapping Turtles have a smaller mouth and they are much smaller. The Common Snapping Turtle weighs about 50 to 60 pounds and the Alligator Snapping Turtle weighs about 90 to 100 pounds! Both turtles generally appear more at night but they are not nocturnal. They are both very amazing turtles.