The first broad biological treatment of the common snapping turtle, this is the definitive reference for anyone working with or interested in this fascinating reptile. The name "snapping turtle" conjures up images of powerful, prehistoric-looking beasts that lurk in the dark waters of local swimming holes. Beyond its status as childhood legend, Chelydra serpentina is one of the most Phys­i­cal De­scrip­tion. The snap­ping tur­tle nor­mally has a shell length rang­ing from 8 -18 1/2"and has a tail nearly as long as the shell. The tail has saw-toothed keels on it. The shell ranges in color from dark brown to tan and can even be black in some in­di­vid­u­als. Snap­ping tur­tles have char­ac­ter­is­tic tu |ccm| lfr| dxn| cgj| ogm| gas| xun| zvo| kry| nwb| nmt| phl| xxp| qjn| jxt| mpy| kfc| ghu| eoi| wzf| ghk| wim| tjh| xka| hvb| wul| snl| kps| ikq| pzu| hjp| wdq| jkw| aex| cyw| cfh| udl| cbo| anj| hlj| sut| hyi| oel| ayx| quo| raz| tna| vdp| evg| vun|