Carol McCormick writes, “Wednesday afternoon, April 10, a very big snapping turtle strolling across our lawn headed for Trippe Lake. Back shell appears to be a little over a foot. Was not going to get a tape to verify! They are really ugly. Welcome Spring!”

Our thanks to Carol McCormick for sharing her recent spotting.

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