Now, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Badger State is home to eleven different types of turtles. Snapping turtles are the largest and the heaviest turtle species in the state. Their shells typically grow up to 16 inches long, though this one appears to be even bigger. Anderson didn't share any measurements of the washed up turtle. The cause of its death is unknown. Snapping turtles are characterized by their powerful bite and their aggressive nature