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Snapping turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Photo by dturrisi7
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Field Notes

Notes:

On the bike trail had to move it out of the way as it snapped at the large stick I was using. Finally go it to move

Species ID Suggestions

Common snapping turtle

Chelydra serpentina

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Comments (2)
Aaron_G
Hi there. I've gone ahead and have added the scientific name for you. :-)
Aaron_G
Good work getting her off the trail so she could go lay her eggs. :-)

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PublishedJune 16, 2012

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