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Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Photo by bio10230
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37.0466, -76.4813

Field Notes

Description:

I came across this snapping turtle while walking in the Noland Trail. It had a brown body/shell, approximately 37cm in length from head to tail.

Habitat:

Shallow lakes, ponds, or streams.

Notes:

Mara Chandler
This sighting was at approximately 10:00 AM on 8/31

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