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Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

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Jellis
Jellis 8 years ago
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina Herps of Arkansas: Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)


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4 Comments

Shmoo
Shmoo 8 years ago

We waited until he/she made it across the road safely:)


MrsPbio
MrsPbio 8 years ago

This is the time of year when females lay eggs. Perhaps if it was a female she was looking for a good nesting place. Hope the snapper made it across the road OK!

Everyone is awesome
Everyone is awesome 8 years ago

Cool!!!!

Jellis
Jellis 8 years ago

Wonder if the water it was from is gone or someone moved the turtle

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Shmoo
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Shmoo

Arkansas, USA

Spotted on May 29, 2015
Submitted on May 30, 2015

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