2K views · 82 reactions | Chesapeake Bay and its watershed feature a diverse array of turtles, including sea turtles, diamondback terrapins, and a large assortment of freshwater species. Here's one that's seldom seen, the Eastern Mud Turtle Kinosternon subrubrum. Found in both fresh and brackish water, this small, smooth-shelled reptile feeds along the bottom and often nests in muskrat lodges. | Virginia Institute of Marine Science | Facebook

The alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is a large species of turtle in the family Chelydridae. They are the largest freshwater turtle in North America. The species is endemic to freshwater habitats in the United States. #snappingturtle #aquarium #aquariumhobby #reelsfacebook | Hendrix backyard TV