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Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

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Field Notes

Notes:

This poor turtle was a little bit away from the water and being swarmed by ants my cousin and I really wanted to help but we could figure out how!

Species ID Suggestions

Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Comments (1)

It is probably a female looking for a good place to lay her eggs. They tend to travel a bit far from water when it comes time to lay eggs.

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