Turtles aren’t known for their speed. In fact, it’s usually quite the opposite. (Slow and steady wins the race and all that.) ...

This article describes how to manage the freshwater turtle in this ... neck, limb or tail injuries; whether the turtle is gravid; and presence of internal injuries (not easy to determine).

"Common freshwater turtles typically begin mating between March ... Hibbits warns never to pick up a snapping turtle by its tail because it can injure them. Drivers can use a car mat to slide ...

The alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii), which has a long tail, triangular head ... It's the largest freshwater turtle in North America and full-grown males can grow to 29 inches ...

It’s the largest freshwater turtle in North America and one that ... Thick ridges run the length of its body and down to its long tail. ExploreWild Georgia: Endangered Species Act’s success ...

A member of the largest freshwater turtle species in ... alligator snapping turtles have "tremendously long" tails and are considered a protected species in the state after they were heavily ...

If you do encounter one, only pick up the turtle from behind—never by its tail, and not near its mouth. The Tufts Wildlife Clinic recommends trying to gently push the turtle into a box or crate ...