~ Feels so good to be of service to Nature, returning its boundless blessings.
Driving back home from yet another dental appointment, I had to suddenly stop the car in the middle of the road. This little guy was just lying in the middle of the street with cars in the front just swirling around him.
I stopped, took my nursing blue gloves (always have them in the car, in case I have a sudden urge to garden), put them on and picked this turtle by his sides. He wasn’t too heavy but covered in some chalky white substance. I easily transferred him to the grassy patch to the side of the road.
Knowing that he will continue to thrive and possibly lay eggs made me so happy 😁
Guys – did you see the shape of his head? Unreal! And she/he blinks!
According to Wikipedia (quick source)-A. ferox is almost entirely aquatic, only emerging from the water to bask or to lay eggs. It prefers the still waters of ponds, streams, lakes, and swamps. Like all softshells, it is very fast-moving in water and on land. This species is carnivorous, consuming fish, insects, crustaceans, and mollusks. It may also scavenge.
Animal Spot website reported that these reptiles may live for more than 20 years in the wild. The female of the species can nest 2-7 times and are able to produce almost 225 eggs every year. That’s a lot!!
Hope everyone stays safe.
Luda@PlantsandBeyond🌿
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Oh wow 💕
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😄😄😄
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That was definitely your good deed of the day, Luda! Albert Schweitzer, who showed kindness to all life would have been very proud of you. Have a great day!
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Oh, so interesting, Peter. Thank you for teaching me about that scientist. I just looked him up. Can’t wait to read more about him: “No person must ever harm or destroy life unless absolutely necessary”. Grateful to expend my knolwedge horizons.
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That’s wonderful! 🙂
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Xoxoxo
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I am so thrilled to read this, excellent work. I always worry about animals and cars.
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Aww, thank you PVCann. Your kindness means a lot to me
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Beautiful
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Oh what a good Samaritan you are Luda.. Wonderful you saved this little guy.. ❤ Enjoy the rest of your week.. ( are these turtles different to the ones described as Snapping turtles???) ❤
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Thank you so much, Sue!
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I am so happy that you were able to save him from the road, Luda! Such beautiful creatures! And you have a good and caring heart! ❤️
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You made my day, Anita. I thank you for that
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* thank you! * 🐢
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Awww, and thank you!
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Excellent! My kind of good people.
Good for you, Luda.
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Thank you so much, Ark. It feels nice to help. You should see the cars beeping at me.. Ugh
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Thank you 🙏🏼
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Sooo glad you saved it!!! 🙂
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Xoxoxo
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Hugsss
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So amazing that you could save it and nice captures!
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Thank you very much, InspiresN. I just had to do it…
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Many blessings to you Luda for saving the Turtle.
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Thank you, dear Nanette.
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Reblogged this on Rattiesforeverworldpresscom.
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Wonderful ❤
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Awww, Rattie, thank you so much for the reblog!
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You re very welcome 🙂
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you’re welcome 💖
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That is so wonderful!!
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Good for you Luda, I’m glad you saved the turtle 🙂
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Thank you, dear Andrea
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Fingers crossed for turtle eggs, Luda. Kudos to you for saving it! 😊
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💖☀️🌟🌹🌺🌎🦋🌸
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Good turtle save!
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😘💖✨ 🙏🏼👋😊 thank you, Tierney🌷
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Hero of the day, Luda! Turtles need all the help we can give. So glad you came along before tragedy struck. ❤
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Thanks for stopping and taking the time to rescue this living wonder. It’s too often I see people killing things they probably could have avoided but didn’t.
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So sad when I see such things on the road. Thank you Eilene for stopping by and commenting
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Good deed! 💗
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Xoxoxo
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💗💗💗 Happy Sunday, Luda. It’s beautiful and sunny over here in Montreal today. And not too cold so, I’m very happy.
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So happy you rescued this beauty. 💖 Made my heart happy😊
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Awww, thank you sweet Lisa
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Wonderful job Luda! You were this little guy’s guardian angel!!! ❤
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Thank you dear Amira. What an interesting and kind way to think about it.
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OMFG!!! I would have been scared SH*TLESS TOO and paralyzed inside MY shell unable to move 6-inches per week in the middle of crazy-ass Florida drivers!!!! 😲
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Would you have saved me too Luda!? 😁
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Awww…helping the babies. ❤
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It’s truly a wonderful thing you did. What a beautiful heart you have.
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Thank you for rescuing her. Hopefully she will lay many eggs and you will have been responsible for saving many lives. Thank goodness for blue gardening gloves! 🧤🐢
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Oh wow – such a very kind thing to offer – thank you l, Colette !!!💖🙏🏼🦋💐🌷☀️
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A good deed. I have stopped in the middle of the road to rescue turtles. They crawl out of streams in June to lay eggs.
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Awe! I remember living in Florida and almost running over a armadillo in the road!
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