Friday, April 30, 2010
Fingerprints on Friday
A snapping turtle, one of God's wonderful creatures, was discovered last weekend, after a big rainstorm, coming dangerously close to my driveway. So armed with gloves and my camera, I went out to greet it before it could go any further. I have this fear of backing over any of God's creatures so I try to keep them away from my car when I can. There is a pond at my neighbor's house and I'm sure this snapping turtle was displaced from there because of the storm. I tried relocating it, but it ended up biting me through my gloves! My son decided a shovel might be a safer way to relocate this creature and safely placed it back into the water, his home, and we were all happy for it. This snapping turtle is a beautiful fingerprint of God, found in nature (although you can't pet it!) and a good reminder that we can all use a helping hand sometimes to get us back on our own path. 
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Sorry you got bitten when you were just trying to help, and I'm glad he got back home safely. I found one in our backyard when I was in elementary school and gave him to a friend. My friend came to school the next day with a big bandage on her nose. We do need to keep a respectful distance from that mouth, for sure!
ReplyDeleteHave to admit,you were a brave person trying to move that turtle. They can give a nasty bite.
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing them snap a stick in half.
But he is home now safe and sound..and you/son are blessed for taking care of him..
Have a good Fingerprint Friday.
Have to admit..he sure was a beautiful Fingerprint.
Great pictures. I agree with Rosebud, you were brave trying to move him. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou are a brave woman!
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Luckily you didn't need stitches or have any broken bones. I remember as a child setting out large rocks for bases for a softball game in the side yard which was bounded by a very small creek. I went out after a rain to move the rocks because my dad was going to mow after the grass dried out. One of them moved as I approached it! I was surprised to find a resting snapper as a fifth base. I gently prodded him toward the creek with a stick.
ReplyDeleteAck! You're brave!!
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