Common Name:

 Eastern Snapping Turtle
Scientific Name:
Chelydra serpentina serpentina
Etymology:
Genus:

Chelydra is derived from the Greek word chelydra which means "tortoise".
Species:
serpentina is derived from the Latin word serpentis meaning "snake". Referring to the long tail of the turtle.
Subspecies: 
serpentina is derived from the Latin word serpentis meaning "snake". Referring to the long tail of the turtle.
Average Length:
8 - 14 in. (20.3 - 36 cm), weight 10 - 35 lbs. (4.5 - 16 kg)
Virginia Record  
18 1/3 in. (46.5 cm). 51 lbs.(23.13 kg)
Record length:
19.4 in. (49.4 cm), wild caught weight 75 lbs. (34 kg), captive weight 86 lbs. (39 kg)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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