California Academy of Sciences: Science @ Home - Snapping Turtle Chomper

Oh, snap! Make an alligator snapping turtle with a worm-shaped tongue and practice “chomping” some fish.

Alligator snapping turtles have a specialized tongue
that looks like a worm. When the turtle opens its
mouth, its tongue tempts fish to take a closer look,
and then…SNAP! Snack time.
Make your own alligator snapping turtle chomper by
following the directions below and start snapping
some fish!

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