I hope you read this

Billy Bob · 07-24-2013, 12:42 PM

Key take-aways...
"Make sure to put the turtle in the direction it was heading, NEVER TURN THEM AROUND! The turtle is on a mission, and if you turn it around, it will simply go back across the road when you drive away."

"Although you may be tempted to relocate a turtle, don't. Many turtles have "Home Ranges", a territory they call home, and when relocated, they will search out ways back. Besides risking many additional road crossings, some turtles, if they cannot find their way back will stop eating and just wander listlessly."

This explains a lot !!! My mother in law has the same issue , also can't eat till she makes it to our house

aquabones · 07-25-2013, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Bob

Key take-aways...
"Make sure to put the turtle in the direction it was heading, NEVER TURN THEM AROUND! The turtle is on a mission, and if you turn it around, it will simply go back across the road when you drive away."

"Although you may be tempted to relocate a turtle, don't. Many turtles have "Home Ranges", a territory they call home, and when relocated, they will search out ways back. Besides risking many additional road crossings, some turtles, if they cannot find their way back will stop eating and just wander listlessly."

This explains a lot !!! My mother in law has the same issue , also can't eat till she makes it to our house

this is a good fact for people trying to help the turtles.

Misty Blue · 07-26-2013, 06:01 PM

I have been told that when you see a turtle crossing the road it is a female heading to lay eggs. They are very particular about the location.

'Saved two BIG snappers this year. One was as big as a monopoly board!

A motorist had stopped and was warning other drivers of the situatiion and I pulled over. I got a strap put of my truck and passed one end to the helpful driver and we put it in front of the turtles head and it snapped it up. As we were slowly dragging it across the road (same direction!) one irate driver tooted his horn and said "Hurry it up". With a wink and a smile I called back that we were hurd'en turtles and it takes time! He shook his head and with a smile gave us a thumbs up.

Lotsa nice folks out there too!

Misty Blue

07-26-2013, 06:01 PM	#3
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Why did the turtle cross the road? I have been told that when you see a turtle crossing the road it is a female heading to lay eggs. They are very particular about the location. 'Saved two BIG snappers this year. One was as big as a monopoly board! A motorist had stopped and was warning other drivers of the situatiion and I pulled over. I got a strap put of my truck and passed one end to the helpful driver and we put it in front of the turtles head and it snapped it up. As we were slowly dragging it across the road (same direction!) one irate driver tooted his horn and said "Hurry it up". With a wink and a smile I called back that we were hurd'en turtles and it takes time! He shook his head and with a smile gave us a thumbs up. Lotsa nice folks out there too! Misty Blue

07-24-2013, 12:42 PM	#1
Billy Bob Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tiera Verdi Fl & Moultonborough Posts: 319 Thanks: 128 Thanked 167 Times in 101 Posts	Key take-aways... "Make sure to put the turtle in the direction it was heading, NEVER TURN THEM AROUND! The turtle is on a mission, and if you turn it around, it will simply go back across the road when you drive away." "Although you may be tempted to relocate a turtle, don't. Many turtles have "Home Ranges", a territory they call home, and when relocated, they will search out ways back. Besides risking many additional road crossings, some turtles, if they cannot find their way back will stop eating and just wander listlessly." This explains a lot !!! My mother in law has the same issue , also can't eat till she makes it to our house

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