snapping turtle lurking beneath the surface

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a snapping turtle lurking beneath the surface

A snapping turtle lurks just beneath the water's surface, its rugged shell camouflaged among submerged leaves and shadows. Only its eyes and nostrils break the stillness, watching with patient intensity. The murky water adds mystery to the scene, capturing the quiet power and ancient presence of this elusive reptile.