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Common Snapping Turtles

Chelydra serpentina

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45.1136, -74.5157

Field Notes

Description:

Large brown-tannish with light patches & spots.

Habitat:

A large marsh.

Notes:

Cooper Marsh Conservation Area. Conservation Status: vulnerable (S3) in Ontario, CA (NatureServe).

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Comments (6)

So true psudoscorpion, This was my first time witnessing such an event.
What a lucky encounter! I have never seen these beasts interact with each other.
They are magnificent creatures, survivalists. Thanks Greg.
Wrestling match? Great photos and spotting, Greg. Thanks for sharing.

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