VIDEO: Motorist nearly snapped by Snapping Turtle on Lakewood road

May 31, 2016 7:09 pm

[VIDEO BELOW] A motorist attempting to pick up a snapping turtle and move it off the road today nearly got bitten by the dangerous reptile.

The incident occurred on Drake Road this morning, when the motorists decided to try and move the turtle causing traffic. There were several such turtles spotted in Lakewood over the past few days.

Never use your hands to attempt to catch the turtle, which has the capability to stretch it’s neck out behind its back and bite.

[TLS-SZ]

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5 COMMENTS

Marcus Black May 31, 2016 7:43 pm At 7:43 pm

This thing can move!
Moshe May 31, 2016 8:45 pm At 8:45 pm

Should have followed officer Steve Meyer direction and used a rope not a stick or your hands.
Tiara alice May 31, 2016 10:32 pm At 10:32 pm

Nice of this person to help the turtle
moshe June 1, 2016 9:17 am At 9:17 am

Brillinace
Robert June 1, 2016 10:19 am At 10:19 am

So scary I wasn’t able to sleep last night 🙁

Does he have to bench Guymel?

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