Snapper in the Classroom
Nature Journal July 28, 2016...
Photographer: William Wise | iNat Observation: 30557395 - Common Snapping Turtle; Walton County, Georgia. July 28, 2016. ©williamwisephoto.com
I had been hunting for a big snapping turtle to use during upcoming classroom presentations. So this was my lucky day! This morning before work, right in the middle of the gravel road between the two ponds was a fairly big one! His carapace was 9.5 inches front to back. I carried him back to my truck, which was no small task. Have you ever held up a 5.5 pound snapper while he consistently tried to kick, bite and scratch his way out of your hands??? The kids are going to love this one!
A few days later he came to the classroom and, man, what a hit! This feisty guy made an impression on the kids. Although he remained his grumpy self and didn’t show it outwardly, I’m sure he was quite happy the next morning to be released back into the pond near where he was found.
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