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The wet weather has the Snapping Turtles out anywhere there is gravel or soft earth. Last week when I drove into town I saw 3 of them on a 14km stretch. Today we had one at the edge of our driveway. It dug 2 holes and then proceeded to dig a third. The last one was pretty deep. I was surprised that she was out there the whole day! The ground should have been nice and soft with the 2 inches of rain we got. A nice all day soaking.Attachment 29958Attachment 29959Attachment 29961
I found one hit by a train. Eggs were all over her. I couldn't how many eggs they carry.
Did you by chance bury the eggs somewhere? Sad to see one get killed before they have a chance to lay their eggsQuote:
Originally Posted by Sharon
Actually I did. They are VERY slimy things. :)
Painted turtles are out as well. Saw some of my biggest ones last week....
That's great Sharon! I did the same yrs back and I actually put them in the flower bed out front and put a wire screen enclosure around them to keep critters away and when they hatched I took them down to the marsh to let them go. Cute little guys compared to what they grow up to look like.
Your like the turtle whisperer . :)Quote:
Originally Posted by gooseman
I ran into this this morningQuote:
Originally Posted by gooseman
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Hers the culprit
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He dug up at least 2 nest's that I found
Well at least the coyote will have a nice shiny coat.
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.
GLP, I have been submitting reports for a few years now. I have a soft spot for turtles of all kinds.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoldenLakePete
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
Thanks, I just submitted my sighting and will keep this for the future.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoldenLakePete
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.
From what I read they are some different in size:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rodbender
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/Re...lledturtle.cfm