Alligator Snapping Turtles are defensive mobs that can be found rarely in Swamp and Mangrove Swamp biomes.
Behavior[]
Alligator Snapping Turtles are defensive and will attack if closely approached or if the player attacks one.
Alligator Snapping Turtles will attack by biting the target with their jaws.
Alligator Snapping Turtles are semi-aquatic and can survive on both land and Water.
Shearing[]
Moss will build up on Alligator Snapping Turtles if they have spent time in water for half a Minecraft day (10 minutes)[1].
If mossy, Alligator Snapping Turtles can be sheared to obtain Seagrass, with a 5% chance to drop a Spiked Scute instead[2]. Once moss builds up on the turtle, the timer for growth resets and keeps ticking, meaning that any time spent with moss on its back will continue to count toward the 10 minute regrowth timer. Therefore, the player does not need to immediately shear the turtle to maximize drops; as long as the player shears it up to 10 minutes after moss has grown, no drop time is lost.
Breeding[]
Alligator Snapping Turtles can be bred by feeding them Raw Cod.
Feeding two Alligator Snapping Turtles some Raw Cod causes them to enter love mode and eventually one of the Alligator Snapping Turtles will spawn a baby Alligator Snapping Turtle.
Sounds[]
| Sound | Description | ID |
|---|---|---|
| Plays randomly while an Alligator Snapping Turtle is alive. | alligator_snapping_turtle_idle | |
| Plays when an Alligator Snapping Turtle gets hurt or dies. | alligator_snapping_turtle_hurt |
Related Advancements[]
| Advancement | In-game Description | Parent | Actual Requirements | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alligator In Name Only | Encounter an Alligator Snapping Turtle | Chompy | Interact with an Alligator Snapping Turtle | alexsmobs alligator_snapping_turtle |
| Shear the Scute | Shear a moss-covered Alligator Snapping Turtle and obtain a Spiked Scute | Alligator In Name Only | Have a Spiked Scute in your inventory | alexsmobs spiked_scute |
Trivia[]
- This mob currently has the longest name, being 23 characters long if spaces are not included and 25 characters long if spaces are included.
- It is also one of only two mob names with three words as opposed to one or two words, the other being the Devil's Hole Pupfish.
Gallery[]
| Animal Dictionary Entry |
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| "The Alligator Snapping Turtle is a massive, semi-aquatic reptile found in Swamps throughout the overworld. Unlike its passive Sea Turtle cousins, the Alligator Snapping Turtle is a feisty beast that attacks anything that steps near its sharp, beaked mouth. Able to bite and move surprisingly fast for a turtle, it is best to leave these creatures alone when encountered. Alligator Snapping Turtles rarely move, and it is common for moss growth to build up on their shells over several days underwater. If mossy, they can be sheared for a chance to drop a Spiked Scute. These can be used to upgrade the Turtle Shell. The Spiked Turtle Shell has built in knockback resistance and allows players to breathe underwater for 15 extra seconds. It can also knockback melee attacks occasionally. Alligator Snapping Turtles can be bred with Raw Cod." |
