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Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Photo by BlueAppaloosa
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Field Notes

Description:

A large snapping turtle with a long tail. This one's shell was around 16 inches long. This species in not native to the area, but is not uncommon either.

Habitat:

near water

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