While going down 563 yesterday south of Chatsworth I happened to see a little snapping turtle. I pulled right over and ran over to get it before it got ran over. Got some pics of it before putting it in the ditch it was heading for.
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yes the house is still being built. cranberry bogs on other side of 563. I was thinking it could of been a female that laid eggs in the soft sand in that yard but i think it is too small. Also to early to lay eggs also Im thinking am I correct? Usually in mid June im thinking.
Rednek saw a turtle laying eggs last weekend.
Again, thanks for the photo.
BTW, everyone should keep their eyes out for people taking turtles laying eggs or in general. If you see anyone doing so get their tag number. I saw someone last year and I am disappointed in myself for not doing anything.
Guy
I met this guy on my way to the dock in my back yard. Very handsome. He was cordial but businesslike.
I caught this little girl laying eggs this morning. She chose a very bad spot, those are tire marks behind her. Does anyone know the gestation period for the eggs?
Ed
Ed,
You forgot the link. I would say this is it.
http://gallery.njpinebarrens.com/showphoto.php/photo/13985/title/p1020783s/cat/441
Guy
You forgot the link. I would say this is it.
http://gallery.njpinebarrens.com/showphoto.php/photo/13985/title/p1020783s/cat/441
Guy
I know box turtles lay their eggs around this time and they hatch at the end of August beginning of September. Northern red bellies I would imagine are the same.
Nice one Chris!
We found this one crossing the road back in 2004. It was really old and the left "foot' was missing. We left it there because it was so nasty and after going around a few turns in the road we decided to go back and it was gone. A car had come by so maybe they took it??
Guy
We found this one crossing the road back in 2004. It was really old and the left "foot' was missing. We left it there because it was so nasty and after going around a few turns in the road we decided to go back and it was gone. A car had come by so maybe they took it??
Guy
Guy, that is one beat up turtle!
The one I helped cross the road was very aggressive. I thought twice about doing it, but I broke down and gave the turtle a lift.
I was taught at a young age how to handle a snapping turtle safely.
Chris
The one I helped cross the road was very aggressive. I thought twice about doing it, but I broke down and gave the turtle a lift.
I was taught at a young age how to handle a snapping turtle safely.
Chris
I'll wager this one angers you quite a bit Guy.....or saddens you.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/06/13/2010-06-13_teens_in_turtle_torture.html
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/06/13/2010-06-13_teens_in_turtle_torture.html