At Sweet Bombdiggity Farms, we believe in taking care of all creatures, great and small. Here’s how you can help our slow-moving friends safely:
1️⃣ Safety First: Make sure it’s safe to pull over and that you’re not putting yourself or others in danger.
2️⃣ Direction Matters: Always move the turtle in the direction it was headed. Turning it around can confuse it and take it away from its home and food supply.
3️⃣ Gentle Handling: If it’s a small turtle, pick it up by the shell, holding it gently on both sides near the back. For larger turtles, like snapping turtles, use a stick to coax them or gently push them from behind.
4️⃣ Avoid the Tail: Never pick a turtle up by its tail—it can cause serious injury.
5️⃣ Help Across: Move the turtle to a safe spot well off the road, but still in the direction it was going.
🧼 🙌 Wash Your Hands: Turtles can carry bacteria like salmonella, so be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling.
Next time you see a sweet slow turtle friend in the road, take a moment to be a turtle hero! 🦸♂️🐢
While you’re here, take a look at Molting: Why Your Chickens, Ducks and Geese Look Rough and Stop Laying and Spoiling My Feathery Friends: A New Perch for the Coop.
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Written by
Lane and Jules Morris
Authors and University of Tennessee faculty writing from our farm in East Tennessee about gardening, the farm kitchen, faith and designing a flourishing life at any age. More about us
