RYAN JOHNSON | SHELL WE EAT? SNAPPING TURTLES, A THANKSGIVING DELICACY FOR INDIANPOLIS MONTHLY
November 03, 2026 Ryan Johnson
“Shell we eat?” Is it true that snapping turtles was once a Thanksgiving delicacy in Indiana? There could be some evidence that turtle soup was an oldtime favorite. Fun fact, Indiana qualifies snapping turtles as a game species (you can take them if they measure at least 12″ across) so are you ready to serve up some turtle soup at your next Thanksgiving feast? Art by #lcmartist Ryan Johnson for Indianpolis Monthly.
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