Snapping turtle with mossy shell rests in a dirt nest near grassy roadside in Pringle, S.D.
Snapping turtles don’t use crosswalks.
They’re nesting now. And often in roadside spots!
Slow down in wetland areas, and if you can safely help one across, always go the direction it’s headed. (Watch your fingers!)
#TurtleSeason #BlackHills #WildlifeWatch #PublicLands #HerpNerds #parkchat
A northern pacific rattlesnake is shown being held immobile by a human via use of a specialized tube. A second hand is gently touching the tail of the snake.
A northern pacific rattlesnake is shown loose on the floor, while a professional steps in to contain the snake.
The beautiful banding of a northern pacific rattlesnake, Crotalus oreganus.
Interesting weekend playing with the spicy noodles via a handling workshop. Shoutout to Chinmay. fellow noodle aficionado, for coming down for it! *do not touch the spicy noodles without training or the help of a pro* #herps #crotalus #somelikeithot #snakes #herpnerds
