Snapping turtles at the London Zoo, regent's park these snapping turtles from North America have a habit of laying their eggs in the pond of their quarters. As their companions have a liking for eggs, the keeper finds only the shells when he marks a tour of inspection. Male and Female Snapping Turtles with some of their eggs. They are rather dangerous to handle as "snap" from them would cut right through the finger. March 30, 1936. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).