Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)
Created: November 25th, 2008 - 02:33 PM
Last Modified: November 30th, 2009 - 11:19 AM Entered by: Patrick Moldowan
Record 20536
Last Modified: November 30th, 2009 - 11:19 AM Entered by: Patrick Moldowan
Record 20536
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Country: Canada |
State: Ontario |
County: Niagara Regional Municipality |
Time: 2008-05-29 13:15:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Sub-Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: Partially developed marshland |
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Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: 75.20F |
Ground Temperature: 66.20F |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Few clouds |
Moon Phase: ----- |
Elevation: ----- |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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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. Specimen carried 4 leaches that were concentrated on the hind limbs/cloacal region. 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.
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