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Hypo Snapping Turtles for Sale – Rare Morphs of a Living Fossil
When you think of snapping turtles, you probably picture a thick-skinned, prehistoric bruiser with an attitude — and you wouldn’t be wrong. But what if you took that ancient power and threw in a wild, eye-catching hypomelanistic twist? That’s where the Hypo Snapping Turtle comes in.
This rare color morph of Chelydra serpentina trades the usual dark, rugged shell for a golden to peachy cream coloration, lighter eyes, and a distinctively stunning contrast that stops turtle keepers in their tracks. If you’re looking to add something unreal and show-stopping to your collection — this is it.
At Kingsman Exotic Reptiles, our Hypo Snapping Turtles for sale are 100% captive bred, well-started, eating aggressively, and ready for homes that know how to respect a powerful turtle with a softer look.
🔍 What is a Hypo Snapping Turtle?
The “Hypo” in Hypo Snapping Turtle stands for hypomelanistic, meaning it’s a genetic morph that results in reduced melanin (black pigment). The result is a gorgeous light-toned version of the iconic common snapper.
🐢 Key Morph Traits:
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Shell: Pale tan, yellow, or peach tone
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Skin: Light brown to cream with pinkish highlights
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Eyes: Often golden, orange, or ruby-tinged
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Size & Behavior: Same as normal snappers, just flashier
This isn’t your typical “look but don’t touch” reptile — hypo snappers are still strong, bold, and full of that classic snapping turtle personality. Just don’t be fooled by the pretty paint job.
📋 Quick Species Profile
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Scientific Name: Chelydra serpentina
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Common Name: Hypo Snapping Turtle
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Adult Size: 14–18 inches, up to 35 lbs
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Lifespan: 30–50+ years
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Temperament: Defensive, intelligent, reactive
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Best For: Intermediate to advanced keepers
🐣 Available Sizes & Age
At Kingsman Exotic Reptiles, we offer hypo snapping turtles for sale in:
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Hatchlings (2–3 months old)
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Juveniles (4–9 months old)
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Well-started sub-adults (10–18 months)
All of them come from genetically confirmed hypo lines and are captive-bred — not pulled from the wild or farm-raised in bad conditions. They’re eating like tanks and showing incredible color already, with that peachy-yellow hue intensifying with each shed.
💡 Note: The younger they are, the brighter they appear. These turtles glow under natural sunlight or UVB lighting.
🍗 Feeding Hypo Snapping Turtles – Diet That Fuels Growth
Snapping turtles are voracious carnivores, and hypo morphs are no different. They need a high-protein diet to support their rapid growth and shell development.
🔹 Protein Sources:
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Raw or cooked fish (tilapia, salmon, smelt)
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Earthworms, red wigglers, nightcrawlers
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Crickets, dubia roaches, superworms
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Frozen/thawed rodents (for larger juveniles)
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Raw shrimp or cooked chicken (occasional treat)
🔸 Pellets:
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Mazuri Aquatic Turtle Diet
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Reptomin large floating sticks
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Zoo Med Natural Aquatic Turtle Food
🌿 Occasional Plant Matter:
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Romaine lettuce, duckweed, anacharis
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Sweet potato, squash (shredded)
Feed hatchlings daily. Juveniles can go 5x/week. Adults — 3–4x/week with occasional fasting days to simulate wild feeding cycles.
💡 Pro Tip: Use feeding tongs or drop food in shallow trays. These guys strike hard and fast — keep your fingers clear.
🏡 Enclosure Setup – Housing Hypo Snapping Turtles Right
Snappers need space, filtration, and depth — plus secure setups, because they’re powerful and can climb better than you’d expect.
🔹 Indoor Setup:
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Juveniles: 40–75 gal tanks
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Adults: 150 gal+ or stock tank setups
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Water Depth: 10–18 inches minimum
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Filtration: Canister filter or pond-style system (heavy bioload)
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Substrate: Bare bottom or fine river gravel
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Lighting: UVB + ambient lighting (12-hour cycle)
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Temp:
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Water: 75–80°F
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Basking area (optional): 85–90°F
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🔸 Outdoor Ponds (when applicable):
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Deep pond with sloped entry/exit
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Secure fencing — these turtles can climb
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Shade and natural debris encouraged
These turtles don’t bask much, but they’ll still benefit from having a shallow area to rest and access to natural UVB outdoors.
😎 Behavior & Handling
Let’s be real: Hypo or not, a snapping turtle is a wild prehistoric machine — intelligent, responsive, and quick to react if they feel threatened. But that doesn’t mean they’re just aggressive brutes.
Behavior Highlights:
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Observant: Will watch you move around
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Solitary: Not social with other turtles
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Fast Reflexes: Defensive, not “mean”
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Handling: Only for experienced keepers — or via scoop/tub transfer
💡 Best way to enjoy your hypo snapper? Watch it cruise the tank like a mini dinosaur. Feeding time is always a show.
🚛 Shipping & Guarantee
Buying your Hypo Snapping Turtle for sale from Kingsman Exotic Reptiles means peace of mind from the second you hit “Add to Cart.”
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🧊 Overnight FedEx Priority shipping
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✅ Live Arrival Guarantee
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🐢 7-Day Health Guarantee
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📸 Photos on request before shipping
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📦 Safe, weather-appropriate packing every time
We don’t cut corners. Ever. Because this is more than a sale — it’s a lifelong reptile relationship.
🥇 Why Kingsman?
Because reputation matters in the reptile world — and ours is built on years of doing it right. We specialize in rare morphs, captive breeding, and real-deal keeper support. No mystery farm animals, no shady third-party drop shipping.
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💯 Captive-bred, clean bloodlines
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📞 Real humans, real help
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📚 Care sheets, husbandry tips, and ongoing support
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🛒 Seamless online checkout & secure payments
🛒 Claim Your Hypo Snapping Turtle Today
Rare, powerful, and undeniably unique — the Hypo Snapping Turtle is a jaw-dropping morph of one of nature’s most impressive aquatic reptiles. Perfect for experienced keepers, serious collectors, or anyone chasing a living fossil with style.
👉 Click “Add to Cart” now to secure your Hypo Snapping Turtle for sale before they’re gone. These don’t sit on the shelf for long.
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