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Chelydra serpentina
Hatchling found crossing a trail.
River bank
Spotted on Jul 7, 2012
Submitted on Jul 7, 2012
4 Comments
Hi there. I've gone ahead and have updated the scientific name for you. :-)
No, hatchling common snappers have the same type of keels on their shells as the alligator snappers do. Common snappers like this one lack the really narrow beak. Also, good find.
Great first spotting! But I think that might be a alligator snapping turtle because of the spikes on the shell (Macrochelys temminckii)
nice first spotting - Welcome to Project Noah!