Snapping Turtles actively nesting with the rain

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Originally Posted by GoldenLakePete

Are you folks aware of the Toronto Zoo's "Turtle Tally"? www.torontozoo.com/adoptapond/turtletally.asp.

They would really appreciate hearing of your turtle sightings.

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GLP, I have been submitting reports for a few years now. I have a soft spot for turtles of all kinds.

It gives me a warm fuzzy to hear others doing their parts to help protect and maintain turtle populations. Keep up the good work, guys and gals.

Coons also do a share of nest raids. I have a island in the back pond and at least 2 different snappers nest on it yearly. Also have been seeing plenty of painted of all sizes. Also had a Blandings turtle in the back yard a few yrs ago, first one I ever seen in person. Looked like a army helmet with legs. Just a rule of thumb for people to remember when the turtles are laying eggs is the same time strawberries are ready, so have an eye on the back roads and try not running them over

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Originally Posted by GoldenLakePete

Are you folks aware of the Toronto Zoo's "Turtle Tally"? www.torontozoo.com/adoptapond/turtletally.asp.

They would really appreciate hearing of your turtle sightings.

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Thanks, I just submitted my sighting and will keep this for the future.

We take great care of the endangered Spiny Softshell turtle near London. ( Did you know they urinate through their mouth?)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2Odb85m7ZE


http://london.ctvnews.ca/at-risk-spi...iver-1.1968213

I didn't even know we had them up here I only see soft shells in Florida are they the same??

Rodbender (and others) - you can get some great free photos and literature re: turtle species from the Toronto Zoo's Turtle tally.

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Originally Posted by Rodbender

I didn't even know we had them up here I only see soft shells in Florida are they the same??

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From what I read they are some different in size:

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/Re...lledturtle.cfm