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Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
42.6304, -74.6635
Field Notes
Description:
Small snapping turtle, possibly only a year or two of age. These are heavy-bodied aquatic turtles and typically grow to around 30 to 35 pounds as adults. Brown in color, often with three slight ridges along the carapace.
Habitat:
Ponds, streams and swamps. Females are often seen when crossing roads to lay their eggs.
Notes:
This one was actually docile and didn't seem to mind being handled at all. We moved it out of the road.
Reference Links:
Common snapping turtle
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Photographed
PublishedMay 26, 2014
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