A. Small, cross-shaped plastron, long tail at least 1/2 the
length of the shell, tail has a series of saw-tooth tubercles..... Chelydra serpentina serpentina (Eastern Snapping Turtle)
| B. Plastron covers most of the ventral surface of turtle, not distinctly cross-shaped, short tail less than one half the length of the shell, tail without dorsal tubercles ...... Click Here |
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