Chrome Dome

: Chrome Dome; A soft shell turtle I moved off the road.; Created by: May.; Tools Used: sony dsc F828; Created on: July 2006; Image Views: 148; Average Views per Day: 0.2; Image Number: 38761

Comments:

Ikka Capellang from Germany/Europe on May 28, 2007 at 4:13 PM said:

A very good shot, Congratulations May.

But I know this kind of turtle, called Trionychidae. Wish some pleasure with google, there you will find more informations.

May from Bayou George, FL on May 28, 2007 at 2:01 PM said:

Golda - I know you have none of these in Vancouver! This was a big girl (I think we sexed her) and would have 1) been run over on the bad curve we have by the creek down the road or 2) picked up, killed and eaten. I've heard they are good. I wouldn't hurt one, not even for food - although they can bite, they are toothless, but have a hard plates to do the job. The whole turtle is soft; rubbery. This one weighed about 20 pounds. I think they are very prehistoric looking.

Golda from Port Alberni,Vancouver Is.Canada on May 28, 2007 at 1:45 PM said:

A very strange looking creature.He looks like he is asking you for some guidance.Is this a large animal?

Whittler from Maine on May 28, 2007 at 9:03 AM said:

WOW!! great shot.

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