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The alligator snapping turtle is a large aquatic species having a significantly large head (compared to other species of turtles). The carapace (higher shell) has three well known ridges — 1 along the center line and one on possibly side. There is an extra row of scutes (attractive scales) on both sides from the carapace. The big head terminates