Have a look at who paid us a visit yesterday afternoon, a gorgeous snapping turtle!
It was underneath the lone tree we having close to the back of our house, which is a good 400+ feet from our pond. We were standing nearby the tree talking when this dude decided to lumber out and make a run (I use the term run loosely) in the direction of the pond -
The timing was perfect, as my second cousin once removed (thank you Google for clarifying), Ms. Emma, was with us. She wasn't as impressed as I, and a bit scared of this prehistoric looking creature -
It behaved as snapping turtles typically do once they feel threatened and began acting tough with it's mouth open, while lunging and snapping. However, I know the act and wasn't swayed in the slightest -
Against my better judgement I put her back under the tree and left her alone. Really should have relocated her far away from our pond. As much as I adore turtle, these snapping turtles are really an environmental hazard! They can disrupt small ornamental ponds by eating fish and vegetation.
We'll meet again I'm sure, at which time we'll address her living arrangements.
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