What am I.

[mrscornsnake]

I have been asked what this little guy is. Thinking a snapper. It was found by some kids here in CT.

 

[dmmj]

de tail is a dead giveaway it's a snapper

 

[dmmj]

sorry I should've said alligator snapping

 

[wellington]

Totally agree. And if properly cared for will get very big.

 

[mrscornsnake]

Do we have alligator snappers in CT. hmm. Cool I'll let the persons know. I told her she should put it back where she found it. Don't know if she will though.

 

[harris]

It's a common snapper, not an alligator snapper. It is not unusual for them to hatch out during unseasonably warm periods of winter.

 

[mrscornsnake]

Thanks. A lot. I thought so but wanted to askes more knowledgeable people.

 

[Markw84]

Yes, looks like a common snapper to me as well.

 

[Markw84]

Alligator snappers even as babies have three very pronounced keels.

 

[Berkeley]

Alligator snappers even as babies have three very pronounced keels.

And a very different head and carapace shape.

As Mark and Harris said, it is a common snapper. Have fun with it!

--Berkeley

 

[Redfoot NERD]

See any differences?