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Common Snapping Turtle; Western Painted Turtle

Chelydra serpentina; Chrysemys picta belli

Photo by J.T.Layne
Published on Project Noah
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38.7431, -94.8255

Field Notes

Habitat:

Found in small (<0.5 acre) pond

Notes:

Ice was covering the pond, low temperatures have led to decreased activity of reptiles in pond.

Reference Links:

Common snapping turtle, Painted turtle

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PublishedJanuary 4, 2012

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