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Special Exposure Wednesday: No Turtle Soup for You

While running on trails at the US National Whitewater Center, we came across a Snapping Turtle, at least a foot long. After close examination, we realized its long sharp toe nail was stuck on the bamboo reed, making it impossible for the turtle to move and a sitting duck for any predator. We unstuck the toenail and hopefully, he made a beeline for the nearby lake.

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  1. Anti-SupermomMay 4, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    You were more brave than I, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be un-sticking *any* toenails :)

    Happy WW~

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  2. Claremont First WardMay 4, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Lucky for that turtle you came along!

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  3. Stacy UncorkedMay 4, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Poor turtle! Lucky you came along and rescued him - though you're much braver than I...a snapping turtle? You ROCK! :)

    WW: Dragon Princess

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