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Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Photo by FlanaganLife
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Spotted on a dirt road, likely crawling between farm ponds in the area.

Reference Links:

Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) - Information on Snapping Turtle, Chelydra.org - Difference between Common and Alligator Snapping Turtle

Species ID Suggestions

Common snapping turtle

Common snapping turtle

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LisaPowers
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FlanaganLife
Thanks Lisa. I think you're right. I put up a link describing the difference between the common vs. alligator snapping turtles.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2014

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