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Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

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Field Notes

Description:

Large freshwater turtle of the family Chelydridae. Powerful beak-like jaw. Lives 30 years approximately in the wild. Shell size 15-19 inches. Total length 3 feet. Weight Unknown... But average weight is 10-35 pounds.

Habitat:

Trexler's Park (very large pond) near meadow and woodlands

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PublishedJune 25, 2012

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