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common snapping turtle

Chelydra serpentina

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Field Notes

Description:

I think this is a snappy turtle

Habitat:

Pond and woods in New England

Species ID Suggestions

common snapping turtle

Chelydra serpentina

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SG in CR
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Comments (2)
Ricky Barker IV
Good thought but its shell was smooth. Isn't it what makes them different from common snapping turtles?

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PublishedJune 4, 2014

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