A green softshell snapping turtle surfaces on the edge of the pond

green softshell snapping turtle surfaces edge of pond golf course water hazard floating wading flippers undulation reptile shell freshwater dull olive long snout turtle spiny softshell upturned elongated nose soft shell pond scummy ecosystem reeds pond weeds local wildlife artificial stagnant shallow debris ecology muddy swim aquatic environment float hanging drifting animal solitude alertness creature swimming animal head habitat relax