Huge 'killer' turtle is caught

A 'killer' turtle has been caught at a country park in Wales after snacking on the local wildlife for nearly 20 years.

The snapping turtle, who's been named Snappy by wardens, was first spotted at the park 17 years ago.

He was only 25cm long then so he was left alone, but after feeding on ducks and moorhens he's now a massive 60cm long and weighs 9kg.

Snappy's now being moved from the park in Monmouthshire, to the Tortoise Trust rescue sanctuary in west Wales.

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Snappy, who is a freshwater turtle, is thought to have been released in the park by owners who didn't want him.

Snapping turtles are usually found in the Americas and are known as being an aggressive species.

Although they don't have any teeth, they have a very sharp beak, long spiky tail and claws, and experts say they will eat anything they can catch.