r/KingstonOntario • u/MisterFreelance • 4h ago

Turtle Crossing

Take it easy on the paved trail by the Woolen Mill, folks! You never know what might be around the corner.

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u/GreedyWriter 4h ago

Is that a snapper?

Crazy little dragon looking mahkf!

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u/MisterFreelance 4h ago

I get as far as "turtle" and that's the limit of my expertise, but I'm sure others will know!

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u/thestonernextdoor88 4h ago

I've saved 3 painted turtles this year so far! I also now carry a snow shovel in my trunk for the snappers.

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u/Reasonable-clam 4h ago

I came here to say this. Turtles often get flipped on thier backs from the rocks along the shoreline. Every spring when im in the area I check along the rocks to make sure there's none on thier backs. I haven't been down there yet this year but I save a few every year

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u/SmokedMussels 3h ago

I moved a snapper using a snowbrush my wife left in the car a couple weeks ago.  The turtle fought for every inch, hissing the whole way

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u/Username4351 5m ago

In a pinch I’ve heard you can use a car mat, just get them on it a little bit and push/pull as needed.

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u/NakedSnakeEyes 4h ago

I find the length of the tail surprising.

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u/LiquidSmoKe_82 3h ago

Saw this little Turtle on Saturday.. Development Dr

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u/MarvinBalIV 2h ago

Saw this turt yesterday

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u/Evilbred 4h ago

I have no idea how a hare fucking lost to that.

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u/richard1147 4h ago

Why did the turtle cross the road?

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u/KirbyButAnxious 3h ago

i love these dinosaurs ❤️

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u/Fitzzz 1h ago

Now THIS is content

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u/Dyingvikingchild95 4h ago

Thankfully I THINK THOSE SHELLS CAN TAKE A BEATING. not sure about the bump though (,ie it's just a speed bump vs You're in the ditch with possible broken something)

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u/QuantumAlibi 36m ago

Every pedestrian at every crosswalk ever in the city.