Watershed Trivia: Turtles

by | Jun 9, 2023 | Education, News, Watershed Trivia

Watershed Trivia Question: With spring, come turtles on the move to lay their eggs…How many species of turtle are known to live in the Glen Lake Crystal River Watershed?

Watershed Trivia Answer: Three – Common Snapping Turtle, Eastern Painted Turtle, and Blandings Turtle

It is egg laying season and turtles, including the snapping turtles pictured crossing the road, are on the move. Exercise caution on our roadways to allow safe passage for these long-lived creatures of our watershed.

Photo of Eastern Painted Turtles by Rob Karner
Photo of snapping turtles crossing the road by Tricia Denton