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Common snapping turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Photo by IanLine
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Lower Huron River

Species ID Suggestions

Common snapping turtle

Chelydra serpentina

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Aaron_G
One word of caution: common snappers can reach the center of their back when launching a bite. That hand is certainly in the Danger Zone. :-)

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PublishedApril 12, 2012

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