World Turtle News 4/6/2017

Australia- Currumbin Wildlife Hospital swamped by freshwater turtles flushed downstream in big wet

More than 30 injured freshwater turtles are convalescing at the hospital after being flushed from their homes and washed downstream when the region’s creek systems overflowed.

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Species Facts…

The common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) is known for -you guessed it- snapping! Proper care should always be taken when aiding one in need of help. If unsure how to pick one up, a large, long blunt object like a broom or board can be used to push it from behind.

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Photo from Gold Coast Bulletin.

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