Old and Stubborn by GBCalls
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Hi everyone, I met this snapping turtle in the road yesterday not far from my home. I would guess between 70 and 100 years old? It was a full 16 inches across the shell left to right and about 22 inches of shell front to back. Let me say I did not get my hands very close to it. With its head and neck stretched out as long as my arm....and its tail directly back, it took up most of one lane of the road. We left this one to someone else to help out of the travel route. I selected this photo to show the impressive claws. Thanks for taking the time to read my type and I appreciate any comments. -GB-
Comments (25)
ragouc
Good shot. Well done.
ralph49
Wow, what a fantastic capture. He/she looks so huge & ancient, I never knew they grew that big.
cyndybr7
Hey, George! Do you have more of this wonderful being? Would love to see them in my inbox!
InfiniteMoon
Wow, this is awesome and what a thing to come across!
MrsRatbag
I thought I was going to open a shot of me....whew! Great capture of this old fellow!
mimda
unusual for your street? great shot!
timtripp
wonderful!
dortygene
It almost looks like yard art. The eyes don't look real. Bet you used your zoom on this one. Better thee than me.
lucindawind
wow hes awesome .. and he looks quite old and I love this claws .. great capture
moonrancher
Great picture of the old guy. I'm glad there are a few still about. He looks a little bit out of place on the asphalt, like he needs to be on his way.
ShadowsNTime
Instant fav! What a beauty he is, and huge from your description:-) Terrific capture George!
MrsLubner
Beside plastic garbage bags, shovel, leather gloves and a flashlight, I keep an old piece of blanket in the trunk of my car for rescues or removals. I certainly understand not wanting to grab this guy without a blindfold on him. He is a magnificent old guy. Great shot! He really was a biggun.
durleybeachbum
Marvellous! I'd no idea of the size before!
jocko500
wow this is a very good shot here
emmecielle
Splendid capture! :)
Optiramma
Sensational! Wise old beast!
kgb224
Excellent capture.
Richardphotos
I never seen one that large out of a zoo.I would steer clear of his mouth also.superb capture
laocoon
Great shot, really captures his character.
cannonn
splendid shot
lorandbartho
Fantastic face!
flora-crassella
Gigantisch! Sehr schönes Foto der interessanten Schildkröte!!!!
Sonia000
Great "model".Excellent picture.
Chrissyspics
WOW i love tortoises good work!!^__^
blinkings
I remember when I lived in The US a friend showed me one of these. I worked out why it was called a snapping turtle too after he suggested I go and pick it up to see how heavy it was. LOLZ..............Lets just say he really didn't like me doing that! It nearly took my head off!!!!!!!!!!! Turtles in Australia are so gentle and peaceful.....he was more like a turtle crossed with a Great White Shark!!!!!