Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

The common snapping turtle is a species of large freshwater turtle in the family Chelydridae. Its natural range extends from southeastern Canada, southwest to the edge of the Rocky Mountains, as far east as Nova Scotia and Florida.

Baby Season
Fall (August-October)
A snapping turtle crosses the trail at the John Heinz NWR in Philadelphia. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Chuck Homler, Focus On Wildlife.
A snapping turtle crosses the trail at the John Heinz NWR in Philadelphia. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Chuck Homler, Focus On Wildlife.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Common Snapping Turtle observed by erin_etc
Jul 18, 2026
Tomlinsons Mill Dam, Evesham, NJ 08053, USA
byerin
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Common Snapping Turtle observed by edbruce1
Jul 18, 2026
East Falmouth, MA 02536, USA
byEd Bruce
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Common Snapping Turtle observed by alan834
Jul 18, 2026
Joppatowne, MD 21085, USA
byAlan Quinn
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Common Snapping Turtle observed by acrosstheriver
Jul 18, 2026
Brandywine Dr, Amherst, MA, US
byacrosstheriver
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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