How To Pick Up a Snapping Turtle From The Road

[@alandavis1127]

I've moved three of these common snapping turtles off the road in the last couple of weeks, with the heavy rains in texas. All three were way more aggressive than the one in your video. They don't let you get behind them. And they turn to be in attack position. I end up kind of trying to distract them with one hand and then get enough of another hand on them too then pick up.

[@danriley282]

Yeah... I just came across a giant one like this on the side of the road. I tried to help it cross. But it was too aggressive, and I didn't want to risk it. I didn't have gloves either, not that having them would have made much difference. I tried calling animal control so they could make sure it crossed okay but couldn't get through. In the end, I reluctantly drove away with it still sitting at the side of the road.

[@jaredpelletier3157]

@@danriley282so you just drive away for it to be hit by a car?

[@danriley282]

@jaredpelletier3157 yup. Let nature take its course. No, but seriously, what do you expect. I have responsibilities and family to take care of. I can't wait there all day. It wouldn't cross while I was waiting. I tried to get behind it to pick it up, but it was too aggressive. I called animal control, and they didn't answer. I tried, which is more than most would do. If it was a painted turtle, it wouldn't have been an issue. I'd have moved it across the street. Instead, it was a small prehistoric beast that wanted my blood. Also, I waited for as long as I had time for. I was with it for 15 to 20 mins. Then I called it quits.

[@jaredpelletier3157]

@@danriley282 I stand corrected, sounds like you made a genuine effort to help the turtle but animals don't seem to know when we want to help them. credit given for trying.

[@danriley282]

@jaredpelletier3157 much appreciated. Yeah, I struggled with the situation. I truly wanted to help but was afraid to commit to picking it up for fear of getting bit or scratched (I’m not sure how much damage their long claws can do). I even waited in my car for a bit after leaving it, hoping it would move along in my absence. It just waited me out, and eventually, I had to leave. Anyway. Have a nice day!

[@robynreichert583]

YOU are such a good man, I just experienced this myself, and the turtle was in the middle of a residential neighborhood road and no one would help me, thank you for this video, very helpful!

[@Catluppp]

Thank you sometimes a shovel dont work, they are heavy though!!

[@manqy]

Thank you for this! Just successfully moved a big snapping turtle off the road thanks to you. 😀

[@CuddleBunnyx3]

I just moved an alligator snapper the size of my dog off the road with this. Thank you. Almost couldn't lift him

[@oddballbreaks4871]

Nice, almost had to do that today. Appreciate you Showing us how. Now maybe I won’t be scared to do it. lol

[@richman117]

i sht you not one climbed up 2 steps today and was stuck on my porch. i went outside and freaked out when i saw her there lol i work for DEP and the wildlife people came by and showed me this and how to move them

[@DelightfulHelmet-mc8su]

Ive moved lots of turtles off the road. I almost got ran over in ocean city while moving a sea turtle .

[@marylizakowski706]

Sea turtles can make their way to the road?

[@JuTheCat]

Snapping turtle looks like bowser from mario

[@AdjourArcane]

I did this today. Mine spun too much so I threw a blanket from my car over her face and was able to pic her up

[@jarresterkkurson664]

😊

[@mbrooks5897]

Never by the tail never

[@zacharyrochon1969]

Connected to spine

[@owlperchedsilo3745]

he'll be right back up on the street once again.

[@jacemiller2593]

Thank you, Sir. Well done.

[@truthseeker6377]

Why did the turtle cross the road?

[@redsresearch]

what gloves are you wearing? and why you wearing them?

[@Axel-tk6nw]

probably for their claws they can scratch ya a bit heard they're about as sharp as a bears.

[@mbrooks5897]

Because he can 😊 plus turtles pee when being bother with

[@casanovafrankenstein8538]

What a dumb question

[@redsresearch]

@@casanovafrankenstein8538 urdaft

[@loucipher6839]

how do you know he didn’t cross from that side and decided to take a break in the shade before heading down the steep side, leave them alone, they know what they’re doing…

[@Kinsman19]

No, they actually don’t know what they’re doing on the road, and they don’t have quick enough reflexes to avoid a ton of steel barreling down the road. Thank the guy for saving the turtle or shut up.

[@maxallen8039]

🤡

[@davclu4581]

When lifting the bottom of the turtle must be supported never lift like this it can hurt the turtle. Place an item under the belly and drag to shortest distance. They are very resilient animals if you need to drag them just don’t go fast. Hands are in the perfect place. At the back it’s like sort of a ledge , easy to handle. If hands move up the shell they have unbelievable reach backwards with amazing speed. Chomp…place the turtle with hard fwd in the direction you want it to travel.. happy turtles