Even though October rainfall levels are typically edging higher than the drier summer months, rain mostly falls at night in Hawaii. Here are the average rainfall levels by island for the month of October: Kauai â 3.82 inches â This measurement is based on Lihueâs averages per Weather.com.osted by: Sheila Beal last updated on December 18, 2014 in Tips & Tricks Leave a comment. When factoring weather, costs and low crowds, October is one of the best months to visit Hawaii.
The alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America. Male alligator snapping turtles can reach lengths of 29 inches (73.7 centimeters) and 249 pounds (112.9 kilograms), while females can reach lengths of 22 inches (55.9 centimeters) and 62 pounds (28.1 kilograms) (Ewert et al.
Like all turtles, snapping turtles have a shell that covers their back, also called a carapace. In snapping turtles the carapace is normally between 8 and 18 1/2 inches long. The shell color ranges from dark brown to tan and can even be black.As a snapping turtle grows, the shell often becomes covered with mud and algae. The tail has sharp ridges running along its length, and is nearly as long as the shell.nce they reach a certain size there are few natural predators of snapping turtles, though they are often hit by cars when searching for new ponds or nesting sites. In captivity they can live up to 47 years.