Snapping Turtle ..... ( Chelydra
serpentina )
  Snapping Turtle Preparing Nest ..... © Barbara Simpson
Dr. David A Galbraith ..... " Unlike other turtles in Ontario ( except adult soft shell turtles, which a likely more dangerous than snapping turtles if handled ), snapping turtles are strong enough and large enough to cause damage in their own defense .... I am convinced that they should be treated as the quintessential wildlife species of Ontario wetlands, and respected as such. An Ontario pond or marsh without snapping turtles is like a day without sunshine! It just isn't the same."    Use Public Transit ... Save Your Cash ... Use Less Gas
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The Snapping Turtle should be respected. They have long
necks, and powerful jaws. They can, and have inflicted severe
bites. Found in muddy fresh water ponds; they come on land to lay
their eggs. A clutch of 20 eggs hatches in about 10 weeks. The
young; upon hatching; find their way back to the protection of
water. Snapping turtles live on fish, aquatic animals,
vegetables, and decaying matter ..... Caution never pickup a snapping turtle if you
find one. A snapping turtle's reaction to being handled are
unpredictable, and a painful bite could be inflicted.
Thank you Dr. David A Galbraith, Manager of Bio diversity Projects at Royal Botanical Gardens for input as to the disposition of this Turtle.  |