Chelydra serpentina, snapper found on the road today. *pics*

[ChurleR]

http://www.spoiledmilk.org/churler/snapper1.jpg

http://www.spoiledmilk.org/churler/snapper2.jpg

http://www.spoiledmilk.org/churler/snapper3.jpg


He wasn't that large, but definately naughty. I relocated him about 120 yards away in the same stream he was apparently a resident to... in a place where the roads were much much harder for a turtle to access. A decent water flow and lots of little fishies made it seem like a decent deal for him.

We had a huge storm a few days ago and everything seems to have been washed out of hiding. Hopefully I'll find some cottonmouths soon so I can finish up my research project.

[Wu-Gwei]

Nice looking pics... how big was it (SCL)?


Cheers,
JJ ;)

[ChurleR]

The pictures actually make him look alot bigger than he really was since they're all shot in macro mode.

His shell length was only about 7-8 inches, but he had a good 4 inches of snap.

I wish I'd found a behemoth Alligator Snapper, that would prove to be a worthy opponent for my stick arms. :D

[snakehunter]

I love those guys, dunno why, they never seem to appreciate any help I offer ;)