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Common snapping turtle

Chelydra serpentina

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Description:

Turtle with longer tail and webbed feet. Doesn't go in shell.

Habitat:

Woods by a ditch in South Louisiana

Notes:

Maybe alligator snapping turtle?

2 Species ID Suggestions

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CornHolio
CornHolio 12 years ago
Common snapping turtle
Chelydra serpentina Common snapping turtle
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Thomas L Souren
Thomas L Souren 12 years ago
Snapping Turtle
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1 Comment

Thomas L Souren
Thomas L Souren 12 years ago

Obviously some kind of snapper, but I'm not sure which.

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Scarlet576
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Scarlet576

Louisiana, USA

Spotted on Apr 26, 2012
Submitted on Apr 27, 2012

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