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country flag of Exploring photos of the Common snapping turtle taken in United States of America

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  • A smile to beguile Several years ago, I had my first introduction to the awe inspiring Common Snapping turtle. The size rendered me speechless (the carapace on this one being around 38 cm). And very quickly, I learned that the wonderful look of contentment and joy that seems apparent on these characters faces is completely misleading....... 

I witnessed first hand, the combative disposition these turtles are known for when out of the water...with their powerful beak-like jaws, large claws, muscular build and highly mobile head and neck, they present a real danger to all who come near.  
Having found itself on the road, this snapper was herded back in to vegetation, well away from traffic.  Chelydra serpentina,Chelydridae,Common snapping turtle,Geotagged,North America,Pennsylvania,Summer,Testudines,United States,Vertebrate,fauna,freshwater turtle,reptile
    A smile to beguile
  • Little & Large These two snapping turtle characters were being cared for at a rehab centre. The larger being a female and the smaller, a male. She had injuries to her plastron that were healing well and was due for release soon. He unfortunately was found missing an eye and with a significant over bite - staff didn't think he would survive if ever released due to these two issues. 

NB: this single shot was taken and the smaller male was placed quickly back in his tank. 

Female 38 cm length
 Chelydra serpentina,Chelydridae,Common snapping turtle,Geotagged,Summer,Testudines,United States,Vertebrate,fauna,pennsylvania,reptile
    Little & Large
  • Common Snapping Turtle This is a picture of a Common Snapping Turtle on the North Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Fort Meade, Maryland. Chelydra serpentina,Common snapping turtle,Geotagged,Spring,United States
    Common Snapping Turtle
  • Snapping Turtle Close-up This snapping turtle was trying to cross the road when I drove by it. I stopped and helped it across, and then took a few snap shots of it. She was a little reluctant; she probably would have snapped at my camera if she could have reached it! Chelydra serpentina,Common snapping turtle,Geotagged,Reptiles,United States,Wisconsin
    Snapping Turtle Close-up
  • Baby Steps A just-born snapping turtle (I found it only a few feet from the nest site where the egg remnants laid) crossing a gravel footpath in the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge in northern Illinois. It is about 4 or 5 centimeters across the carapace. Chelydra serpentina,Common snapping turtle,Geotagged,Illinois,Reptiles,United States,Upper Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge
    Baby Steps
  • Common Snapping Turtle Egg - Chelydra serpentina Ping-pong ball sized snapping turtle egg found along reeds on the egg of a pond. Chelydra serpentina,Common snapping turtle,Geotagged,Spring,United States,egg
    Common Snapping Turtle Egg - Chelydra serpentina
  • Common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina)  Chelydra serpentina,Common snapping turtle,Geotagged,Spring,United States
    Common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina)
  • Common snapping turtle on the move This big guy moved quicker than I realized because I was bewteen him and a nearby marsh and pond. Chelydra serpentina,Common snapping turtle,Geotagged,United States
    Common snapping turtle on the move
  • Muddy Monster A huge Snapping Turtle covered with mud emerges from a pond in Cornish, N.H. (USA) Chelydra serpentina,Common snapping turtle
    Muddy Monster
  • Snapping Turtle Nest at Ipswich Audubon Remnants of a Snapping Turtle Nest shot at the Ipswich Audubon Center in Massachusetts. Chelydra serpentina,Common snapping turtle,Ipswich Audubon Center,nest
    Snapping Turtle Nest at Ipswich Audubon
  • turtle  Animal,Chelydra serpentina,Common snapping turtle,cold blooded,reptile,turtle,wildlife
    turtle
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