chelydra Serpentina just doesn't have zing.

[diaglo]

Squirt

 

[Hand of Evil]

That's a snapping turtle, unless I'm mistaken. How'z about...

Footmauler.

Toe-slicer.

Hand-cruncher.

Sounds a bit like Warhammer orc names, but it seems appropriate...

That is an alligator snapping turtle...

What is thename of that gaint flying turtle of those B-monster movies....

 

[Hand of Evil]

That is an alligator snapping turtle...

What is the name of that gaint flying turtle of those B-monster movies....

Gamera

 

[alsih2o]

Gamera

This is the name that was chosen.

A little squirrel whispered it to me.

 

[Desdichado]

That is an alligator snapping turtle...

Not if Clay got the scientific name right, it isn't.

 

[Hand of Evil]

Not if Clay got the scientific name right, it isn't.

True, but from looks, beak, ridges, and shape of shell...looks more aligator than common but it is young so would not surprise me if I am more than wrong.

 

[Desdichado]

Yeah, my first thought on seeing the picture was that it was an alligator, but since he didn't call it Macroclemys temminckii I figured I just couldn't tell them apart very well. Maybe you're right, and Clay can confirm. I'm interested in anyone who keeps a pet alligator snapper.

 

[Pielorinho]

Dang, you've already chosen the name? I guess "Fluffy" is right out, then?

Daniel

 

[alsih2o]

True, but from looks, beak, ridges, and shape of shell...looks more aligator than common but it is young so would not surprise me if I am more than wrong.

I made my taxonomical observation after examining the shape and number of scutes(axillary scutes particularly), the plastron shape and the shape of the whole carapace (even in the tiny ones).

I have a background in the field and a good series of books to work from.

That being said.... I have done it wrong before.

Time will tell. Betcha a d6 at GenCon 2010 I am right.