Answer:
We have four subspecies of the common snapping turtle and one species of the alligator snapping turtle. They all belong to one family
called Chelydridae. The latin name for the common turtles is Chelydra serpentina, and for the alligator snapper Macroclemys temmincki.
To find out more about the snapping turtle classification please click here.
Thanks for asking!
Stan
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