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Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Photo by Ajwerko
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Field Notes

Description:

This snapping turtle was a lot smaller than most I've seen on my farm, only about 8 inches long, so I'm assuming it was a young turtle. The snappers I've seen previously were 15+ inches long.

Habitat:

Small farm pond and prairie.

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Midwest Reptile Study
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Critters of the Midwest

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PublishedJune 1, 2013

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