Continuing with the turtle postings, here's another one -
I was heading back home from running an errand this morning before work, when I saw what I thought was another BIG snapping turtle about to cross the road.
However, as I got closer I was amazed to see that she wasn't about to cross but rather she was in the process of digging a hole to lay her eggs, right there on the edge of the road.
As much as I wanted to get out to inspect things, the last thing I wanted to do was spook her, so I threw the car in park, climbed into the passenger seat and took the below pictures.
Hoping she was able to complete her mission without anyone bothering her or trying to move her and that she made it safely back into the water. However, I'm not sure how the littles will do when they hatch and emerge, as I suspect some will wander into the road and surely get run over.
I find these BIG monster turtles SO awesome and truly amazing!
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