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Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Photo by KeithRoragen
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A large freshwater turtle. I'd estimate the shell was about a foot long.

Habitat:

A shallow stream bordering a deciduous forest.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

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Wildlife of Fontenelle Forest
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PublishedApril 8, 2012

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