The Snapping Turtles in our area are common (Eastern) Snapping Turtles, Chelydra serpentina, NOT Alligator Snapping Turtles. They will not attack you but will defend themselves if they feel threatened. Image by Stephen Barten.
These harmless, beautiful little snakes average only 8 to 10 inches long and eat slugs and worms. Image by Stephen Barten
(Nycticorax nycticorax) Barrington • Image by Jim Bodkin
