Eastern Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina serpentina)
Created: May 2nd, 2011 - 06:50 PM
Last Modified: May 2nd, 2011 - 06:50 PM Entered by: Vince Martino
Record 75282
Last Modified: May 2nd, 2011 - 06:50 PM Entered by: Vince Martino
Record 75282
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Country: United States |
State: Maryland |
County: Harford County |
Time: 2011-04-25 09:00:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
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Notes
Found this very large C.s.serpentina on the shoulder of US-1 and it had been hit. It sustained significant injuries on the carapace and head, but was still very alert and defensive. I moved it off the road and to the stream. Returned 4 hours later and it was nowhere to be found.
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