Morning Visitor
Jun 13, 2014 08:59:34 #
Found this Snapper in the backyard yesterday morning. Pretty good size for these parts - top of shell was close to 2 feet long. I am curious about the damage to the shell right behind the head; one long gash and a couple of holes - critters, guns, parasites???? Anyone have an guess?
Bill
Bill
Morning Visitor
Jun 13, 2014 11:01:53 #
Don't know what did the damage; but I would steer clear of this fellow. They kind of spook me.
Jun 13, 2014 11:10:01 #
ebrunner wrote:
Don't know what did the damage; but I would steer clear of this fellow. They kind of spook me.
With a smile like that, why be afraid?
:)
Jun 14, 2014 14:42:01 #
Caysnowman wrote:
Found this Snapper in the backyard yesterday morning. Pretty good size for these parts - top of shell was close to 2 feet long. I am curious about the damage to the shell right behind the head; one long gash and a couple of holes - critters, guns, parasites???? Anyone have an guess?
Bill
Bill
I'd guess a gator bite a few years old. Knowing the location would make it easier to guess. Almost forgot, cool photo. Thanks.
Jun 14, 2014 14:45:52 #
These things have no teeth, what's the worry?
You don't NEED 5 fingers!
Looks like a predator bite radius, gator, croc. More than likely when young.
Wonderful image, love the point of view
You don't NEED 5 fingers!
Looks like a predator bite radius, gator, croc. More than likely when young.
Wonderful image, love the point of view
Jun 14, 2014 14:46:51 #
That must be the "Common Snapping Turtle". It looks very mild compared to the "Alligator Snapper" that I'm used to seeing.
Jun 14, 2014 20:32:11 #
wings42 wrote:
I'd guess a gator bite a few years old. Knowing the location would make it easier to guess. Almost forgot, cool photo. Thanks.
Pretty sure it is a common snapping turtle, bit bigger than the norm.
We're in Minnesota. If they are Gator bites I'm really concerned!
I was beginning to think the damage was caused by a coyote or dog but the spacing of the holes does not appear to be canine and we don't have any big cats.
Bill
Jun 15, 2014 00:30:36 #
Jun 15, 2014 01:53:34 #
Caysnowman wrote:
...We're in Minnesota. If they are Gator bites I'm really concerned! ...
Bill
Bill
They're living in the sewers.
Jun 15, 2014 12:32:09 #
wings42 wrote:
They're living in the sewers.
You think we could sell a movie script to Spielburg with that premise?
Bill
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