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Common snapping turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Photo by zoomanallen
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Description:

Rescued from the middle if a country road. A few scrapes on the shell and a superficial beak injury. After talking with local conservationist I put it in the ditch to find its way.

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Common snapping turtle

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Midwest Reptile Study
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PublishedOctober 13, 2012

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