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Common snapping turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Photo by A15
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Description:

Freshwater turtle

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Comments (4)
A15
Thanks Tamir!
Tamir
Its probably a Common snapping turtle; Scientific name: Chelydra serpentina. They are very abundant in Tx.
A15
Regretfully no. We encountered the turtle on one of our walks and the children made the turtle nervous so I went ahead and took a picture hoping someone could possibly recognize it by the carapace. I 'll try to look for itagain on our next walk and get a better picture. Thanks.
Aaron_G
Hi there. Do you happen to have a photo of the turtle's face?

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PublishedJuly 10, 2012

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