The RtPTii.K Hook 



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SUUTHERX SUll -SHELLED TURTLE. '2'r:vny.x j.n>.x 



In the rivers of Florida this species att.iins a weight of ^o pounds. A big specimen is dangerous to han<He, as the head darts at an 



offending object with the quickness of a serpent's stroke 



BROWN SOFT-SHEELED TURTLE. Trionyx muticus 

 Mature examples are uniform pale brown or olive, which hue admirably matches the muddv river-bottom and aids the 



creature in obtaining its prey 



