Re: [OT] natures four wheel drive.
 

RoyJ did pass the time by typing:
> certainly hope it didn't have the sharp bumps on the shell and nasty
> claws on the feet like this character:
> http://www.cortland.edu/herp/keys/im...s/cserpelg.jpg

It had more of a flat nose, not the beak I usually associate with snappers.
Had the attitude though. Should have taken a photo, but the turtle is now
hiding under the bushes somewhere.

> Snapping turtles are best approached with a hatchet aimed at the neck.

Or with a stick, nothing like showing some kid how the cute little
turtle can snap a piece of dowell in two.

--
DougW

Re: [OT] natures four wheel drive.
 

c did pass the time by typing:
> For $4.95 you can have one:
> http://www.sundownaviary.com/FunSigns.html

That is so tempting.

--
DougW

Re: [OT] natures four wheel drive.
 

c did pass the time by typing:
> For $4.95 you can have one:
> http://www.sundownaviary.com/FunSigns.html

That is so tempting.

--
DougW

Re: [OT] natures four wheel drive.
 

c did pass the time by typing:
> For $4.95 you can have one:
> http://www.sundownaviary.com/FunSigns.html

That is so tempting.

--
DougW

Re: [OT] natures four wheel drive.
 

c did pass the time by typing:
> For $4.95 you can have one:
> http://www.sundownaviary.com/FunSigns.html

That is so tempting.

--
DougW

Re: [OT] natures four wheel drive.
 

Be careful, it might be protected depending on where you are and what
species it is.

http://www.markoshea.tv/series1/series01-05.html
http://www.nsis.org/wildlife/rept/turt-snap.html



"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
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> certainly hope it didn't have the sharp bumps on the shell and nasty
> claws on the feet like this character:
> http://www.cortland.edu/herp/keys/im...s/cserpelg.jpg
>
> Snapping turtles are best approached with a hatchet aimed at the neck.
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Found a turtle jogging across the front lawn.
> >
> > No, I mean jogging, as in going about as fast
> > as I walk. And a livly little dude it was.
> > Tried to pick it up and it held onto the grass
> > then instead of ducking into its shell, tried to
> > reach around and bite me. Didn't hide one time.
> >
> > It's now got a home out back, away from the street
> > and within turtle distance of the creek. Plenty
> > of bugs and stuff.
> >
> > I'll need a sign "Beware of Turtle!"
> >
> >

Re: [OT] natures four wheel drive.
 

Be careful, it might be protected depending on where you are and what
species it is.

http://www.markoshea.tv/series1/series01-05.html
http://www.nsis.org/wildlife/rept/turt-snap.html



"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
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> certainly hope it didn't have the sharp bumps on the shell and nasty
> claws on the feet like this character:
> http://www.cortland.edu/herp/keys/im...s/cserpelg.jpg
>
> Snapping turtles are best approached with a hatchet aimed at the neck.
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Found a turtle jogging across the front lawn.
> >
> > No, I mean jogging, as in going about as fast
> > as I walk. And a livly little dude it was.
> > Tried to pick it up and it held onto the grass
> > then instead of ducking into its shell, tried to
> > reach around and bite me. Didn't hide one time.
> >
> > It's now got a home out back, away from the street
> > and within turtle distance of the creek. Plenty
> > of bugs and stuff.
> >
> > I'll need a sign "Beware of Turtle!"
> >
> >

Re: [OT] natures four wheel drive.
 

Be careful, it might be protected depending on where you are and what
species it is.

http://www.markoshea.tv/series1/series01-05.html
http://www.nsis.org/wildlife/rept/turt-snap.html



"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
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> certainly hope it didn't have the sharp bumps on the shell and nasty
> claws on the feet like this character:
> http://www.cortland.edu/herp/keys/im...s/cserpelg.jpg
>
> Snapping turtles are best approached with a hatchet aimed at the neck.
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Found a turtle jogging across the front lawn.
> >
> > No, I mean jogging, as in going about as fast
> > as I walk. And a livly little dude it was.
> > Tried to pick it up and it held onto the grass
> > then instead of ducking into its shell, tried to
> > reach around and bite me. Didn't hide one time.
> >
> > It's now got a home out back, away from the street
> > and within turtle distance of the creek. Plenty
> > of bugs and stuff.
> >
> > I'll need a sign "Beware of Turtle!"
> >
> >

Re: [OT] natures four wheel drive.
 

Be careful, it might be protected depending on where you are and what
species it is.

http://www.markoshea.tv/series1/series01-05.html
http://www.nsis.org/wildlife/rept/turt-snap.html



"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
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> certainly hope it didn't have the sharp bumps on the shell and nasty
> claws on the feet like this character:
> http://www.cortland.edu/herp/keys/im...s/cserpelg.jpg
>
> Snapping turtles are best approached with a hatchet aimed at the neck.
>
> DougW wrote:
> > Found a turtle jogging across the front lawn.
> >
> > No, I mean jogging, as in going about as fast
> > as I walk. And a livly little dude it was.
> > Tried to pick it up and it held onto the grass
> > then instead of ducking into its shell, tried to
> > reach around and bite me. Didn't hide one time.
> >
> > It's now got a home out back, away from the street
> > and within turtle distance of the creek. Plenty
> > of bugs and stuff.
> >
> > I'll need a sign "Beware of Turtle!"
> >
> >

Re: [OT] natures four wheel drive.
 

We have the signs along California's desert roads:
http://galixy.topcities.com/America/...e/DSC08545.JPG
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

DougW wrote:
>
> c did pass the time by typing:
> > For $4.95 you can have one:
> > http://www.sundownaviary.com/FunSigns.html
>
> That is so tempting.
>
> --
> DougW