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Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Description:

Large, dark-shelled snapper, laying her eggs in a mulch pile.

Habitat:

Freshwater ponds, lakes, and streams.

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3 Comments

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 10 years ago

Removed from the mission 'Signs of Wildlife' because it is not a 'sign' but is 'actual' wildlife.

SaraPaige626
SaraPaige626 10 years ago

Thanks mendes.madalena!

mendes.madalena
mendes.madalena 10 years ago

nice :)

SaraPaige626
Spotted by
SaraPaige626

New York, USA

Spotted on May 16, 2013
Submitted on Dec 16, 2013

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