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Common Snapping Turtle
Stanley Jones

Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)

Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina: Chelydridae) Adult carapace length ranges from 25-47 cm (9.8-18.5 in) but can reach 50 cm (20 in).
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Habitat
Hardwood riparian, creekside at ca. 300 ft elevation.
Location
South of the municipality of Wickson Creek along Wickson Creek, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
April 2019
Scientific name
Chelydra serpentina
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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They're quite scary to watch in action, aren't they Stanley.... but he looks pretty cute in this picture LOL.

That's a great picture my friend - very well done laddie.
 
KC Foggin
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A great, head on closeup of this Turtle Stanley! They look so prehistoric to me.
 
B
what a sweet looking turtle, with amazing colors, Stanley!!! superb, low-angle portrait, a real stunner, many tfs!!!
 
Doc Duck
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Amazing shot of this creature, looking so peaceful and wise. Wouldn't want to come near him with bare toes, though ;)
 

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Reptiles
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