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Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

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Field Notes

Description:

Large, muscular turtle with thick carapace. Huge claws.

Habitat:

Marsh area, however was on side of road in sunshine. Possibly looking for spot to lay eggs.

Notes:

Possibly looking for spot to lay eggs. In known turtle crossing area.

Reference Links:

Common snapping turtle, Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre | Making Ontario a safer place for turtlesKa…

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Turtle Crisis - Ontario

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PublishedJune 10, 2013

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