What is "chelydra serpentina"

Snapping \Snap"ping\, a. & n. from Snap, v. Snapping beetle. (Zo["o]l.) See Snap beetle, under Snap. Snapping turtle. (Zo["o]l.)

1. A large and voracious aquatic turtle ( Chelydra serpentina) common in the fresh waters of the United States; -- so called from its habit of seizing its prey by a snap of its jaws. Called also mud turtle.

2. See Alligator snapper, under Alligator.

1. redirect Common snapping turtle

Category:Animals described in 1758 Category:Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus