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Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

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Field Notes

Description:

A hatchling Common Snapping Turtle.

Habitat:

Lakes, rivers, swamps, ponds and other watery areas of North America.

Reference Links:

Common snapping turtle

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Comments (1)
Rolo
awww .. love it!

Spotted for Missions

Mission
NWF: Watch for Wildlife!
Mission
Midwest Reptile Study
Mission
Critters of the Midwest

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PublishedMarch 19, 2012

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