View Full Version : I got to save a turtle today!
Northernguy
07-11-2009, 08:50 PM
I went for a walk near some rapids today and saw this big snapping turtle trapped under a railing that was installed near the walk way.It was jammed in there real tight! We had a wild thunder storm last night,I think it got stuck in there then looking for cover.I used my foot to move it first but found out the dangerous end was still working very well.I used a stick but he wanted more! lol. I pushed it out and then pulled from behind! They have a long friggin neck!lol I pointed him to the water and let it go on its way.
Northernguy
07-11-2009, 08:54 PM
A few more!
smaug
07-11-2009, 09:02 PM
Cool pictures ng,and that is a very big snapper.
KingFisher
07-11-2009, 09:03 PM
WOW that's a big one. Turtles can live over a hundred years so who knows how long that guy has been around. Good job freeing him. Big snappers like that can take a finger right off.
Oscar_freak12321
07-11-2009, 09:04 PM
Wow! That is one big turtle! Is that an alligator snapping turtle or is it a common one?
WOW that's a big one. Turtles can live over a hundred years so who knows how long that guy has been around. Good job freeing him. Big snappers like that can take a finger right off.
Or 4 fingers and a thumb.
And a palm.:hmm3grin2orange:
Northernguy
07-11-2009, 09:08 PM
lol It almost got a toe!
It did get the stick! It had a shell about 18-20" long! Its just a common snapper but they do get huge!
Oscar_freak12321
07-11-2009, 09:09 PM
Wow, that common is HUGE!
fraggle
07-11-2009, 11:22 PM
Great pics NG and great story too! thumbs2: for saving him!
William
07-11-2009, 11:31 PM
Good work.
Ona personal note. I want one ;-)
Good work.
Ona personal note. I want one ;-)
William... what have we said about potentially dangerous animals in your sanctuary?
bigbad-ratman
07-11-2009, 11:36 PM
i am sure that he meant it as a love bite
dmagerl
07-11-2009, 11:38 PM
I was out on my bicycle the other day and came across a good sized box turtle trying to cross the bike path. There were bikes whizzing by and it was clear the turtle was in trouble. So I stopped to help it across the path. I bent over and picked it up, and it pee'd all over my shoes.
It's the last time I do that again....
bigbad-ratman
07-11-2009, 11:42 PM
I was out on my bicycle the other day and came across a good sized box turtle trying to cross the bike path. There were bikes whizzing by and it was clear the turtle was in trouble. So I stopped to help it across the path. I bent over and picked it up, and it pee'd all over my shoes.
It's the last time I do that again....
better than a love bite
Sharon
07-11-2009, 11:43 PM
Those claws look rather nasty as well...Glad you and the turtle survived, Ray!thumbs2:
frank_zappa
07-11-2009, 11:45 PM
that turned out to be a great chance to get a close look at a very good sized snapper. good job saving it! that would be a terribly tragic end for such an old boy/girl if you did not find it.
Northernguy
07-11-2009, 11:46 PM
It wasn't life threatening or anything!:hmm3grin2orange:
dmagerl Thats a defence mechanism! lol
William we know!thumbs2:
William
07-12-2009, 12:01 AM
William... what have we said about potentially dangerous animals in your sanctuary?
That one day they will kill me?
rich311k
07-12-2009, 12:22 AM
Nice photos and good job on saving it.
Wild Turkey
07-12-2009, 12:26 AM
Great work and pics ng! thumbs2: Nice looking turtle
Ive tossed a few big snappers back into the woods from the highway around here, they run rampant. How many you want will? :hmm3grin2orange:
Always sad to see the dead ones on the road though
William
07-12-2009, 12:30 AM
10 or so would be nice:hmm3grin2orange:
DrNic
07-12-2009, 04:10 AM
Nice save! I've always like snappers, it's too bad they get such a bad rap.
Northernguy
07-12-2009, 04:36 AM
Nice save! I've always like snappers, it's too bad they get such a bad rap.
They bite hard! lol see what it did to that stick! They usually only bite when they are out of the water.They swim away fairly quick,you can see them spin around and take off.lol
It would make a nice pet because they live so long!
tallenskinny
11-10-2009, 09:36 AM
Good work.
Ona personal note. I want one ;-)
me too ...i searched everywhere are they illegal in california..the common one?
Deleted User
11-10-2009, 11:31 AM
Way to go and great pictures :19: :19: :19:
Crispy
11-10-2009, 11:49 AM
Nice snapper you found there NG! My bud has a breeding pair in his pond that have hibernated and laid eggs for 5-6 years now. They are big snappers and we play with them sometimes, they'll getcha when you're fiddling around with the pump. Seen 3 people get bit by them last summer but no missing fingers. Lotsa blood though.. hehe.. they are amazing creatures to be able to watch everyday!
Way to go! :19: I'm so glad you were able to help him! I can't imagine how stressful it must have been when he realized he was stuck...
Was his shell okay? I can't tell from the pics whether there were some cracks or that was just shadow...
Northernguy
11-10-2009, 03:31 PM
The tissue was torn a bit on top but I doubt it was cracked..He was really persistant about getting through there.lol
I went back the next day and he was nowhere in site.
Thanks everyone.
Jaster
11-10-2009, 03:54 PM
nice save NG! lol
Very cool pics
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