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Common snapping turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Photo by DevonNaylor
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Habitat:

Pond

Species ID Suggestions

Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina
LisaPowers
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LisaPowers
This is a young snapping turtle. Alligator snapping turtles do not occur in Pennsylvania and they do not naturally live in ponds. Common snappers do live in Pennsylvania and favorite pond habitats.

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PublishedOctober 20, 2013

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