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[-] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 6 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago)

I would’ve had the same response lmao. They are terrifying and their necks are exceptionally long. I was trying to grab this one by the sides and it turned around to try and bite me at record speed.

[-] ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 15 hours ago

Iirc gotta grab them on the shell right above their head, try at own risk.

[-] walden@wetshav.ing 6 points 14 hours ago

Official word from wildlife experts is to help turtles across the road, carrying them in the direction they're facing.

Except for Snapping Turtles. There's no safe place to grab them unless you have thick leather gloves.

[-] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 3 points 15 hours ago

That’s what I tried and failed to do because they honestly scare the shit out of me. They’re so prehistoric and amazing, but I run run awayyy

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