For the slow moving critters

135sohc · Jul 3, 2014

Its that time of year. Box turtles are out and about and crawling across the roadway to get where they want to go. Please show them some respect and consideration by not being one of those A-holes that goes out of the way to hit them. If time and personal safety permit you can do a good deed for one of the oldest and longest living creatures on the planet and pick the critter up and move it out of the roadway in the direction it was already going. They are going to be so scared and closed up in their shell when you pick one up that biting you is the last thing in their mind.

This morning I moved two of them off of Pegg Road. Last year I think I moved 15-20 of them in the same area.

Thank you..

Engine4 · Jul 3, 2014

Good point! Also, up here I've had to remove a few BIG snapping turtles from the roads. Those are big enough to cause a wreck. And yep, the little guys deserve a break too!

Bigdtc · Jul 3, 2014

I moved a box turtle across the road here today.. The road must have been 120 degrees too.. poor little guy..

newq · Jul 4, 2014

Hehe moved a painter turtle 2 weeks ago myself. Love turtles, they are ugly but also quite curious at the same time.

ziondogg · Jul 5, 2014

I've saved 5 so far this year.

G O B · Jul 5, 2014

Saved several good sized box turtles and even a terrapin, but havn't seen a snapper so far this year Cold blooded critters are very active when it get hot.

rwbow1969 · Jul 5, 2014

I see them all the time around my house and on the way out the lane. I've moved the turtle or turtles (I don't know how many times I moved the same one) and a couple of black snakes stretched across the lane.

Mooseman · Jul 5, 2014

I will always move a turtle across the road if I am a place I can safely stop.

BossmanPJ · Jul 5, 2014

they seem to be everywhere around my home this year. i would hate to run over one.... would probably tear a trucks suspension up pretty good.

marko12 · Jul 6, 2014

This comes up every year, thanks for reminding us.

bowoah · Jul 8, 2014

Yes please remove the turtle my little cousin will be in tears if we see one as roadkill

ASTC · Jul 8, 2014

Count me as one that moves them out of the road as well. Glad to see that so many others do the same. Thanks!

davsco · Jul 8, 2014

twas hoping for some cute box turtle pics...

Inigoes · Jul 8, 2014

davsco said:
twas hoping for some cute box turtle pics...

*snap*

Half-cocked · Jul 8, 2014

I am no bunny-hugger. I am pro-hunting, eat meat, and don't even have any qualms if someone wants to shoot pest/invasive species.

But in my view, you have to be a special kind of sicko to deliberately run over a turtle struggling to make it across the road.

iH8DemLibz · Jul 8, 2014

And Snakes Too.

And Thank You.

rdc · Jul 8, 2014

Half-cocked said:
I am no bunny-hugger. I am pro-hunting, eat meat, and don't even have any qualms if someone wants to shoot pest/invasive species.

But in my view, you have to be a special kind of sicko to deliberately run over a turtle struggling to make it across the road.

Agreed. I have a soft spot for turtles and always move them. About two years ago I was out running and saw a turtle ahead in the road. Before I got to him a truck swerved into the oncoming lane to run it over. To say I was pissed is an understatement.

Rattlesnake46319 · Jul 8, 2014

Couple of them have claimed my yard as their home. Have to keep an eye out for them while mowing.

Second Amendment · Jul 8, 2014

135sohc said:
Its that time of year. Box turtles are out and about and crawling across the roadway to get where they want to go. Please show them some respect and consideration by not being one of those A-holes that goes out of the way to hit them. If time and personal safety permit you can do a good deed for one of the oldest and longest living creatures on the planet and pick the critter up and move it out of the roadway in the direction it was already going. They are going to be so scared and closed up in their shell when you pick one up that biting you is the last thing in their mind.

This morning I moved two of them off of Pegg Road. Last year I think I moved 15-20 of them in the same area.

Thank you..

It shouldn't suprise me there are people that would do that, but it does disappoint me. :sad20:

Pale Ryder · Jul 8, 2014

iH8DemLibz said:
And Snakes Too.

And Thank You.

NO! They will just have to move themselves. :rolleyes:

I try to avoid hitting anything. Some unlucky (stupid) raccoon last week ran under and infront of my rear tire. :sad20:

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