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Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Photo by xian23xian
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43.28, -80.0138

Field Notes

Description:

Lured a snapping turtle with our catch.

Notes:

Good thing we caught him.. There was a fish hook, a bit rusty, latched in his left front leg.. After we got rid of the hook we set him free with a fat catfish in his mouth.. ✌

Species ID Suggestions

Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina
AshleyT
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Comments (4)
LisaPowers
Terrific spotting and great story! Thanks for helping and sharing!
AshleyT
He is giant! So glad you caught him and were able to help him :) I also moved this to reptiles for you :)
Smith Zoo
Good job helping this turtle out!! ;)
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2013

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