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Turtle found in the backyard · 07:50 AM

Turtle found in the backyard

Tuner571 · 04-19-2010, 09:55 AM

Awww, what a cute little turtle! I like that he seems to pose for your photo and look you right in the eye. Last year we actually found a snapping turtle in our yard and boy was he fun to play with. Hopefully, this little guy played nicer then the guy we found, thanks for sharing.

lesmore49 · 04-19-2010, 11:37 AM

Looks like a Wood Turtle. In some areas I believe they are a little on the endangered list, not that common anymore.

They are known to be quite intelligent, little animals.

Re: Snapping Turtle...I wouldn't play with these....they can be very quick...head will lunge out very fast and those jaws are very powerful.

Best left alone in the water.

When I was a young kid I grabbed about a 40-50 pounder by the tail...I was lucky he didn't grab me by the fingers...LOL...the Snapper just walked away from me...extremely strong....the Snapping Turtle, not me in comparison.

rustynail925 · 04-19-2010, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by Tuner571

Awww, what a cute little turtle! I like that he seems to pose for your photo and look you right in the eye. Last year we actually found a snapping turtle in our yard and boy was he fun to play with. Hopefully, this little guy played nicer then the guy we found, thanks for sharing.

3 of them were found.. He is the only one whos not camera shy.

rustynail925 · 04-19-2010, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by lesmore49

Looks like a Wood Turtle. In some areas I believe they are a little on the endangered list, not that common anymore.

They are known to be quite intelligent, little animals.

Re: Snapping Turtle...I wouldn't play with these....they can be very quick...head will lunge out very fast and those jaws are very powerful.

Best left alone in the water.

When I was a young kid I grabbed about a 40-50 pounder by the tail...I was lucky he didn't grab me by the fingers...LOL...the Snapper just walked away from me...extremely strong....the Snapping Turtle, not me in comparison.

40-50 pounds! Thats a big turtle eh.. this one is just small about the size of your hand. I put them in a little pond so they wont be lost anymore

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04-19-2010, 09:55 AM	#2
Tuner571 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,549	Awww, what a cute little turtle! I like that he seems to pose for your photo and look you right in the eye. Last year we actually found a snapping turtle in our yard and boy was he fun to play with. Hopefully, this little guy played nicer then the guy we found, thanks for sharing.

04-19-2010, 11:37 AM	#3
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	Looks like a Wood Turtle. In some areas I believe they are a little on the endangered list, not that common anymore. They are known to be quite intelligent, little animals. Re: Snapping Turtle...I wouldn't play with these....they can be very quick...head will lunge out very fast and those jaws are very powerful. Best left alone in the water. When I was a young kid I grabbed about a 40-50 pounder by the tail...I was lucky he didn't grab me by the fingers...LOL...the Snapper just walked away from me...extremely strong....the Snapping Turtle, not me in comparison.

04-19-2010, 12:51 PM	#4
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tuner571 Awww, what a cute little turtle! I like that he seems to pose for your photo and look you right in the eye. Last year we actually found a snapping turtle in our yard and boy was he fun to play with. Hopefully, this little guy played nicer then the guy we found, thanks for sharing. 3 of them were found.. He is the only one whos not camera shy.

04-19-2010, 12:55 PM	#5
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551 Original Poster	Originally posted by lesmore49 Looks like a Wood Turtle. In some areas I believe they are a little on the endangered list, not that common anymore. They are known to be quite intelligent, little animals. Re: Snapping Turtle...I wouldn't play with these....they can be very quick...head will lunge out very fast and those jaws are very powerful. Best left alone in the water. When I was a young kid I grabbed about a 40-50 pounder by the tail...I was lucky he didn't grab me by the fingers...LOL...the Snapper just walked away from me...extremely strong....the Snapping Turtle, not me in comparison. 40-50 pounds! Thats a big turtle eh.. this one is just small about the size of your hand. I put them in a little pond so they wont be lost anymore

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