Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)

Created: November 25th, 2008 - 02:29 PM
Last Modified: November 30th, 2009 - 11:19 AM Entered by: Patrick Moldowan
Record 20534

Country: Canada		State: Ontario	County: Niagara Regional Municipality	Time: 2008-05-29 13:15:00
Qty: 1	Age: Sub-Adult	Sex: --	Method: Visual encounter	Habitat: Partially developed marshland
Body Temperature: -----		Air Temperature: 75.20F	Ground Temperature: 66.20F	Humidity: -----
Sky Conditions: Few clouds		Moon Phase: -----	Elevation: -----	Barometric Pressure: -----

Notes

This snapping turtle is believed to have been seen on a number of previous occasions, though never close enough to land for brief capture and acute observation. The diameter of the small pond could be approximate to 50 metres. The pond is located within a very small conservation area in close proximity to human development/habitation (and effect starting to show with increasing human clutter on site). Muskrats, Blue herons, red-wing blackbirds, painted turtles, green frogs, and leopard frogs are also known to occupy pond.