And what a beauty! I love how the second and third photos are basically the same except for the background. For all their turtle cutness, not staring them in the eye is probably a good idea. ;D
And here I am, never having the good fortune to come across a snapping turtle, one shows up and I’m in the wrong place. I’m glad Rick got photos, but I wish I’d been there! :D
Caine, it’s the other side of the photographer’s dilemma.
But lovely shots,and they do have a crocodile tail. Probably eaten on in their evolutionary history.
Ice Swimmersays
Very cute indeed. I gather the name snapping turtle doesn’t come from aggressive, impatient and quick speaking style, but from the somewhat bite-happy character of these fine tetrapods.
rq says
And what a beauty! I love how the second and third photos are basically the same except for the background. For all their turtle cutness, not staring them in the eye is probably a good idea. ;D
Caine says
And here I am, never having the good fortune to come across a snapping turtle, one shows up and I’m in the wrong place. I’m glad Rick got photos, but I wish I’d been there! :D
Giliell, professional cynic -Ilk- says
Caine, it’s the other side of the photographer’s dilemma.
But lovely shots,and they do have a crocodile tail. Probably eaten on in their evolutionary history.
Ice Swimmer says
Very cute indeed. I gather the name snapping turtle doesn’t come from aggressive, impatient and quick speaking style, but from the somewhat bite-happy character of these fine tetrapods.
The ridged back and the tail are great.