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Chelodina longicollis
At certain times of the year long-necks often wander in search of new homes. This often brings them in contact with roads and fatalities and injuries from motor vehicles are common. As long as there are no severe internal injuries, a cracked or broken shell may be repaired with artificial materials such as fiberglass before the animal is released back into the wild.
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Thanks Gerardo and Carol..They are really amazing animals..
WOW! I thought it was a snake until I read the common name. Cool!
Nice series !
Thanks Scott.. I did not find it.. it found me!! :)
not bad, good find
It is passing through and had a stop over in the frog pond.. :)
Cutie! Is this an injured one that's been patched up, or is it just passing through?