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3catwoman3

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1. So cute, at least when they are babies. I was envisioning a nightmare scenario.

Reply to catbyte (Original post)

Mon Oct 13, 2025, 03:11 PM

Oct 13

Several years ago, on a Sunday that was the 4th of July, I was shocked to see a huge snapping turtle on our deck. It must have been at least 2 1/2 feet long from nose to tail, and looked like a small dinosaur.

I figured some jerky teenage boys had probably put it there as a prank, and was further shocked to find claw marks on the stairs of the deck - who knew turtles can climb stairs?!

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Couple Wakes Up To HUNDREDS Of Snapping Turtles Everywhere [View all] catbyte Oct 13 OP

So cute, at least when they are babies. I was envisioning a nightmare scenario. 3catwoman3 Oct 13 #1

Woah, not your average deck guest! electric_blue68 Oct 13 #4

A long time ago... 2naSalit Oct 13 #2

Hee, hee, hee, little cuties! And good on you, 2na! electric_blue68 Oct 13 #3