4 Snapping Turtles and Friends Common snapping turtles live all over the eastern part of the United States and southeastern Canada These turtles got their name because they have big sharp jaws Snapping turtles like to swim They always live near and in water
6 Danger for Turtles Turtles often cross roads while trying to find a dry place to lay their eggs When the young turtles hatch they go back across the road to find a wet place to live Turtles are often hit by cars as they walk across the road After digging a hole in dry soil the female lays 25 to 80 eggs each year She guides them into the nest with her back feet and covers them with dirt
7 A newly hatched turtle has dug its way to the surface and will look for water
