The Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is the largest freshwater turtle in North America. It is generally found in the rivers, canals, and lakes of the southeastern United States. These turtles can live to be 50-100 years old. Males average 26 inches (66 centimeters) in shell length and weigh about 175 pounds (79.4 kilograms), although they have been known to exceed 220 pounds (100 kilograms). Alligator Snappers spend most of their lives in water. They can stay submerged for 40 to 50 minutes before having to surface. Macrochelys temminckii employs a unique natural lure in its hunting technique. Its tongue sports a bright-red, worm-shaped piece of flesh that, when displayed by a motionless turtle on a river bottom, draws curious fish or frogs close enough to be snatched.

The magnet measures 2.5” x 3.5” (6.35 x 8.89cm) with a metal shell, mylar/UV protecting cover and flat magnetic back. The artwork is a reproduction of an original line art drawing by wildlife illustrator Roger Hall.