Watch out for Oregon turtles

The common snapping turtle, indigenous to the eastern United States, can reach up to 18” in length. Its top shell is strongly serrated and varies from tan/brown to olive to almost black. Its long tail has three rows of saw-tooth keels. It is illegal in the state to buy, sell, possess or release this non-native turtle. If you’ve just realized you are in possession of a non-native turtle, contact your local ODFW office.