This Snapping Turtle is Fishing: Its Tongue Has a Worm-Like Appendage That Lures Curious Fish Close

His buddy was warning him over and over.

Chiitan is an otter mascot so water is Ok.

Turtle massage time 😅

Their jaw strength is legendary, with some reports suggesting a bite force of up to 1,000 PSI (though it's likely closer to 200-600 PSI). While they don't typically attack humans, they can defend themselves aggressively when provoked, making them a species best admired from a distance.

Turtle and Rabbit race. It's not a myth anymore.

His fish friend was like, “NO BRO, IT’S A TRAP!!!”

Waiting patiently

Bro took 2 business days to snap

This Snapping turtle is fishing Fixed to its tongue is an appendage that moves like a worm, luring curious fishes close

That turtle’s a slick hunter—rocking a built-in worm lure to snag fish like it’s no big deal!

The common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) and its larger cousin, the alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii), have barely changed since their prehistoric ancestors first appeared. Their powerful jaws, spiked shells, and long tails give them a dinosaur-like appearance, and their ability to thrive in diverse environments has made them a survivor of multiple extinction events.