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Common Snapping Turtle

serpentina

Description:

A small, dark brown turtle spotted near a lake. The size was small enough to fit in the palm of a hand.

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2 Comments

My first thought was a snapping turtle also.

ica-ecology83
ica-ecology83 9 years ago

After a bit of research I think this is a common snapping turtle, though I'm not sure and would greatly appreciate validation or a correct identification!!

Interlochen Arts Academy
Spotted by a stud ent at Interlochen Arts Academy

Michigan, USA

Spotted on Sep 14, 2014
Submitted on Sep 14, 2014

Spotted for Mission

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