A curious common snapping turtle took over the Visitor Center at Peebles Island State Park during a tank change on Friday.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - In Council Bluffs, there’s a room where the bed is always wet. Tank the Turtle likes it that way. “He’s a common snapping turtle,” said Steve Gilfillan, Tank’s caretaker.

You wouldn’t normally see the words “turtle” and “lightning-fast” in the same sentence, but common snapping turtles have skills that put Olympic athletes to shame. Although some people in the comments ...

Creating the ultimate snapping turtle tank with the perfect setup for space, comfort, and functionality. This build focuses ...