Monday, March 10, 2008

Snapping Turtle




Having lived in Florida many years ago, I remember these guys well. We saw it when we walked to town between cloud bursts. I've seen these turtles snap a pencil in half with little or no trouble. I wish I could have gotten closer. The head is massive and his mouth is unique. Gilligan, oddly, did not want to play. We don't even think he realized this was not a rock. I don't think he's ever seen a turtle before. This one was almost his size!

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