Reptiles and Amphibians - non-native

Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) on May 27, 2026

Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

It was quite a large turtle. See picture attached.

Commentary

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Location

The turtle was in the parking lot of where I pinned the location. We pushed it out of the way so it wouldn't be run over, then I found out that they were invasive. My coworker went back later and it was in the water.

Expert Reviewer

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Tyler Pedersen
Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District

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