Chelydra serpentia serpentia

[LaurenceH]

Found this Eastern Snapping Turtle beside the road on my way back from the auto shop today. I HAD to take pictures, of course. He had maybe a 15 inch shell length. Missing an eye and had a nice scar on his head too. Enjoy.

 

[Hannibal]

Great photos! I haven't seen one in several years. The ones we had in our pond when I lived in OK use to snag our fish as we were reeling them in.....super quick/strong jaws when they are hunger.