Nature Done Wright

Incorporating the Celery Farm and Screech Owl Companion blogs

April 26, 2019

Helping Turtles Cross the Road

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A thoughtful person on a Facebook page for Allendale said she encountered a dead turtle on East Allendale Avenue,  advised folks to drive carefully by the CF, and wondered what she should do if she encountered a live one crossing a road near the Celery Farm (or elsewhere).

Here's the advice I gave …

This is a good webpage…. https://medium.com/…/turtles-are-crossing-the-road… .

And this:: Snapping turtles have powerful jaws and long necks. They can extend their necks rapidly. Do not place your hands near the front half of the turtle. Do not pick the turtle up by the tail, as you can injure the bones of the tail and back.

Next best thing to dinosaurs!

 

1 comment

  • I helped 3 on monday here in hillsboro nj. They dont want to be helped. They struggle to get out of your grasp
    I always bring work gloves with me
    It is a very emotional experience

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  • I helped 3 on monday here in hillsboro nj. They dont want to be helped. They struggle to get out of your grasp
    I always bring work gloves with me
    It is a very emotional experience

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