Southern Leopard Frog (Rana sphenocephala)

I love how frogs can have just their eyes and nostrils above the water line while the rest of them is hidden below the surface. 



juvenile southern leopard frog (Rana sphenocephala)

Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)

The most feared snapping turtle in the United States is usually considered to be the alligator snapping turtle. They just look mean (and they are).


Second place is awarded to the common snapping turtle. They have the same generally bad disposition, the same ambush hunting techniques, and they are big enough to remove part of your hand if not just a few fingers. They will make short work of it too.




common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina)



snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) underwater view

Baby Turtles! Red-Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans)

Yesterday's leech posting required a dose of "cute" for a follow up. You can't go wrong with baby turtles.

red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans)

swimming red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans)