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Common snapping turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Spotting Image 1

Description:

a big snappy snapping turtle with a big leech on it's neck!

Habitat:

a small pool in a stream.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago
Chelydra serpentina


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2 Comments

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Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 years ago

Hi there. I've gone ahead and have added the scientific name for you. :-)

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Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

That is an interesting spotting; glad you explained what the leech was. The turtle didn't seem happy!

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turtles2penguins
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turtles2penguins

Maine, USA

Spotted on Jul 1, 2012
Submitted on Jul 1, 2012

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