The first place we are going to look for predators that prey on turtles, is in the sea. While there are many predators that we will discuss, most of them prey on turtle eggs, hatchlings, juveniles, and turtles that have soft shells.įind turtles fascinating? Check out Small Types of Turtles Sea Creatures They are too small for their shells to keep them safe and if a predator is nearby, they are at risk of being preyed on. In the nesting period, as well as after they have hatched, they have no protection or defense mechanisms. After that, the hatchlings all hatch at once inside of the nest, creating an effect that looks like water boiling, these are known as turtle boils.Īfter this, the baby turtles start to make their way to the sea. The eggs go 60 days in the nest before they start to hatch. Sea turtles make their nests, lay their eggs, and then return to the sea. Large hard shell turtles and tortoises do not have a lot of predators because their turtle shells are hard to crack, creating a perfect defense mechanism. Quick List of turtle predators, their regions, and the types of turtles that get preyed on: Predators Region Type of Turtle Alligators United States (southeastern states) Various species of freshwater turtles Crocodiles Tropical regions worldwide Various species of freshwater and marine turtles Hawks Worldwide Various species of terrestrial and aquatic turtles Owls Worldwide Various species of terrestrial and aquatic turtles Snakes Worldwide Various species of terrestrial and aquatic turtles Foxes Worldwide Various species of terrestrial turtles Coyotes United States (western states) Various species of terrestrial turtles Raccoons United States (eastern and southern states) Various species of terrestrial and aquatic turtles Rats Worldwide Various species of terrestrial and aquatic turtles Opossums United States (eastern and southern states) Various species of terrestrial and aquatic turtles Turtle Predators Chart Example of a Sea Turtle What Animals Eat Baby Turtles?īaby turtles, turtle hatchlings, turtle eggs, and nests, are all in constant threat of predation. So without further ado, let’s dive into the world of turtle predators! Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common predators of turtles and how these turtles defend themselves against attack.
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