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Photo by Peter_the_Gr8
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Field Notes

Description:

Snapping turtle

Notes:

Looked like it was laying eggs.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Comments (6)

Yes, it was laying eggs (I added that as a note.)
Yes, it was laying eggs (I added that as a note.)
Yes, it was laying eggs (I added that as a note.)
Was this turtle laying eggs when you took the picture? It looks like it has been digging in the ground that it is on.
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PublishedMay 28, 2012

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