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Old 05-26-2023, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Arctic Fox View Post
Larger tortoises and turtles can be very heavy, so try to get your fingers underneath the body, not just under the lip of the shell.
I've rescued quite a few turtles over the years, including in The Villages.
IMPORTANT TIP - If carrying one, be really careful. They have very sharp claws and their teeth can cut right through your finger like a hot knife through butter. Keep your eye on the critter, they're not happy about you carrying them.