Tiny Shell, Big Bite!
The Common Snapping Turtle can be found in the eastern half of the United States in permanent bodies of freshwater. These feisty turtles have large heads and shells that seem too small for their stout bodies and legs. They don't depend as much on protection from their shells as other turtles because of the powerful bite they have for defending themselves. Their pre-historic looking tails are long and saw-toothed. Their strong legs end with heavy claws that aid them in digging into the mud where they rest on the bottom.
Nature Photography at Ripples of Time
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