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TEXAS TURTLES


FAMILY CHELYDRIDAE
The Snapping turtles
The family Chelydridae is represented by two genera and five species. Two species occur in Texas:
Eastern snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina)
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TEXAS TURTLES
FAMILY CHELYDRIDAE
The Snapping turtles
The family Chelydridae is represented by two genera and five species. Two species occur in Texas:
Eastern snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina)