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Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra Serpentina

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Field Notes

Description:

Large reptile with a strong snapping bite. Females tend to be larger than Males.

Habitat:

Masrhlands, ponds, creeks, rivers, waterways etc.

Notes:

This one was covered in algea. It was an unusually warm October day and we seen it basking in the sun.

Reference Links:

ADW: Chelydra serpentina: INFORMATION

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Comments (2)
Tukup
Cool. I used to see way too many of these bad boys killed on midwestern roads trying to cross to greener pastures. Thanks DeathShadeSally.
mauna Kunzah
Thanks for sharing, DeathShadeSally. Cool spotting!

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PublishedApril 30, 2021

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