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Snapping Turtle

August 31, 2021

Today, as I approached the stop sign at the edge of my street, I saw a snapping turtle attempting to cross the street. I immediately stopped the car. Getting out of my car, I was sure the turtle was dead. But no, it was only teasing. I went back to the car and put on John’s gloves. It was a sturdy pair! I picked the turtle up by the far end (tail end) of the shell and carried it across the street. I put it down in the grass, and it scurried away. By the time I went to get the camera, it had entered the retention-pond prairie.

Good thing I happened along! That is a very fast-paced street!!

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  1. Toni Stahl says

    September 3, 2021 at 4:12 pm

    Thanks for saving the turtle’s life, Donna! Way to go!!

    Reply
    • Donna VanBuecken says

      September 5, 2021 at 8:33 am

      It’s my pleasure, Toni — Donna

      Reply
  2. Ken Sikora says

    September 3, 2021 at 8:27 pm

    In our garden, in the spring, we stand behind a snapping turtle and watch them scoop out dirt with their back leg, and then watch her drop a good number of eggs into the hole.

    The next morning, pieces of egg shells are laying around the hole. An overnight tasty treat for a raccoon who happened to be passing by.

    Reply
    • Donna VanBuecken says

      September 5, 2021 at 8:37 am

      Wouldn’t it help the eggs, Ken, if you were to put a covered fence around it?

      Reply
  3. Ken sikora says

    September 5, 2021 at 12:54 pm

    Yes, Donna! I’ve done that. But, lately we seen more soft shell turtles than snapping turtles sunning themselves on logs we have in the marsh. Not sure why!

    Reply
  4. Kathleen A Hallett says

    September 5, 2021 at 7:45 pm

    Thanks for sharing your story Donna, for being observant and helping the turtle out!

    Reply
    • Donna VanBuecken says

      September 8, 2021 at 11:21 am

      Thanks, Kathleen — Donna

      Reply
  5. Roger Kanitz says

    September 6, 2021 at 7:43 am

    Thanks Donna! Keep up the great work… every action counts.

    Roger

    Reply
    • Donna VanBuecken says

      September 8, 2021 at 11:21 am

      It is my pleasure, Roger — Donnna

      Reply

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