It's that time of year again. From now throughout early summer female turtles will be wandering out of their ponds in search of suitable nesting sites. Unfortunately, many of our reptilian friends must cross roads in order to do so. Picking up a painted turtle and helping it cross is one thing, trying to tackle that task with a snapper is a whole other story. DON'T BE DISCOURAGED! There are ways to assist snapping turtles that are safe for both you and the animal. If you are the type of person who finds themselves pulling over for random oval objects (and the occasional turtle) in hopes of scooting it safely along look below for a great video on the subject:
For more information on reptiles and amphibians check out the Stokes Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles by Tom Tyning. Tom spoke at our recent Earth Day screening of Division Street and will be a guest speaker at the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival on August 3rd talking about the "Fabulous Snakes of the Northeast".
