“By all means, move at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.” - Miranda Priestly On land, snapping turtles are known for their slow, deliberate movements. They are not built for speed and rely on their large size and intimidating appearance to deter predators. In the water it’s a different story as they are significantly faster, using their limbs and powerful tails to propel themselves. Now please bore someone else with your questions. That’s all. Video: Slow moving turtle @picturedrocks

“Ain’t nothin’ gonna to break my stride Nobody gonna slow me down, oh no…” Slow as shell. Due to its huge physique, the snapping turtle runs at an average speed of 2.4 mph. In water, this speed boosts up to 10 to 12 mph. Same. Hey, forward is forward. Snapping turtles will snap if provoked, but they aren’t typically aggressive. In the water, they are usually calm, and they aren’t considered a danger to swimmers. However, they can be a bit more aggressive on land. Did you know the average common