Thanks, Paul. I didn't know about damaging the tail vertebrae but did
try to pick up the one I moved as near the base of the tail as possible.
Hope I didn't hurt him but I'm pretty sure he'd have been toast if I
didn't. I can vouch for the aggressive part. He was not a happy camper
but maybe I was causing him pain as well.
Chuck Norcutt
Paul Braun wrote:
>
> That's your classic Chelydra Serpentina, or common American snapper.
> The way to pick them up is by the base of the tail, but depending on the
> turtle's weight it may damage the tail vertebrae, so unless it's in
> immediate danger, best to just let him move on his own. They're a lot
> more aggressive when they're out of water.
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