This isn't your usual blog post, however I was fasinated when I saw him crossing the street and I stopped the car and got the camera out quick.
When I opened the door he stopped and didn't move a muscle. I was hoping he would not go inside his shell. He let me get up pretty close.
I don't know what kind of turtle he is, but he looks old and his claws look very sharp as I'm sure his teeth are too. Probably a snapping turtle. He didn't look like something I wanted to test so I just took his picture and left him alone.
He wasn't squished on the street when I came home so I trust he found his way into the waterway nearby. That's where he was headed. I'm still fascinated as I haven't seen one in years.
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ooh very neat. my mom and dad found one like this behind their shed when they were cleaning up the yard a few weeks ago. Their mouths and claws do look sharp! good picture!
ReplyDeleteI love turtles. They are so prehistoric. He looks like he's been on earth for decades, so he's obviously managed his way across the street before!!!
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