northeastnature:It’s the season for turtles laying eggs! Here’s a regal common snapping turtle (Chel
northeastnature:It’s the season for turtles laying eggs! Here’s a regal common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) digging away at the sandy edge of a path to make a nest.Some turtle tips:If you see a turtle crossing a road, don’t try and turn it around - it’ll just wait and then try to cross again.Don’t relocate a turtle. It confuses their adorable little brains.Don’t hold a turtle by the tail. Exercise caution with snapping turtles. Here are some suggestions for moving them.Do give turtles plenty of space and speak quietly when you tell them that they’re very pretty and they’re doing a really good job digging that hole. -- source link