common_nature | Creature from the Algae Lagoon

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Creature from the Algae Lagoon

Spotted a long dark shape in the lake and figured it was a fish coming up, as they sometimes do in hot weather. No idea what this is but reminds me of those blobfish.

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A snapping turtle! Very cool, I've never seen one in the wild.

That was the general consensus at Pillowfort too, though the body seems rather elongated. We also have never seen a snapping turtle around the lake and surely they come out sometimes?

Omg, that's so exciting! (Especially if it's a snapping turtle - I read a book about them recently but have never got to see one in person)

Hmm, I don't know much about their habits on land. That second picture did make me doubt, but it seems they can extend their necks quite a bit: example 1 example 2

I could be totally wrong of course, just my best guess!

That's very stretched out alright!

Given how long we've lived here it's remarkable that we keep having new sightings!

Oh coooool!

It was very unexpected!

I agree with snapping turtle. We do get them here and they look just like this with their necks stretched out!

Definitely a snapping turtle. Depending on the type of snapper, the shell can be arched so it has a little at the surface of the water and a great deal more underneath -- and they swim with their tails stretched out also.