Good Turtle Karma

[redrhodie]

I saw one in the road when I was driving, pulled over, and made dbf head back to move it. It was a snapper, and actually leaped up at him, was hissing and trying to attack. I had no idea they were so fierce. Now I'm afarid of them.

[bmccasland]

I've moved various turtles, but not snappers. I think if I saw one of them, they'd be on their own. Oh, I've learned that turtle pee is not something you want to get on you.

[horsemom]

I am a long time turtle helper. My husband is a vet, and we do wildlife rehab, so even if they are hit but still alive (cracked shell) I pick them up and we give it a try. There are more than a few turtles in the wild now that have patched shells!!

The key to snappers is to get them to grab a stick or snow brush with their mouth, then pick them up by the tail and the stick to move them. I have even used a sneaker from my gym bag to have them snap at, then just drag them if they are too big.

Make sure you wash your hands or do the sanitizer thing after handling reptiles.

Laura