Answer:
The common snapping turtles are not endangered and in any parts of United States they can be hunted during the hunting season. Without
laws regulating 'taking' of the turtles they would become overexploited and eventually endangered, like any animal species listed now
on the red list on C.I.T.E.S..
The alligator snapping turtle has been fished for in Southern United States and exploited for meat for many years. This led to diminished
wild populations of this huge turtle, and it is now a protected species.
To find out more about C.I.T.E.S. please click here.
Thanks for asking!
Stan
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