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common snapping turtle

chelydra serpentina serpentina

Description:

Large muddy turtle with big head, spiked scales on upper side of tail.

Habitat:

Streams in wooded areas.

Notes:

This turtle had just managed to cross a street busy with school traffic, and was headed across the grass to a wooded area.

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Madison, Alabama, USA

Spotted on Aug 28, 2019
Submitted on Aug 28, 2019

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