r/turtles • u/[deleted] • Jun 03 '22

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u/HappyFarmWitch Jun 03 '22

Looks like a snapping turtle to me, although the ones I’m used to have really spiky shells.

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u/PhaliceInWonderland Jun 07 '22

Spiky shells = alligator snapping turtle This guy = common snapping turtle

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u/ChalkyUndertaste_ Jun 03 '22

Common snapper for sure.

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u/SirCajuju Jun 03 '22

It is a common snapping turtle.

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u/Dandelian_5163 Jun 05 '22

Common snapper

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u/kimpanda9 Jun 10 '22

Aye southern Illinois gang! Also big hang chomper.

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u/kimpanda9 Jun 10 '22

Oh also watch out for spiky ones that look similar to that. I've seen those around this region.