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[–] ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

Iirc gotta grab them on the shell right above their head, try at own risk.

[–] walden@wetshav.ing 6 points 20 hours ago

Official word from wildlife experts is to help turtles across the road, carrying them in the direction they're facing.

Except for Snapping Turtles. There's no safe place to grab them unless you have thick leather gloves.

[–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 3 points 20 hours ago

That’s what I tried and failed to do because they honestly scare the shit out of me. They’re so prehistoric and amazing, but I run run awayyy