STOP! Save this Turtle?

The video tutorial demonstrates how to safely assist a snapping turtle crossing a road. It emphasizes the importance of safety for both the helper and the turtle, advising against picking up turtles by their tails due to potential harm. The correct method involves holding the turtle by its shell. The presenter shares personal experiences and stresses the risks involved, urging viewers to avoid handling turtles unless necessary.

What is the first step you should take when you see a turtle crossing the road?

• Honk your horn

• Pick it up immediately

• Call animal control

• Turn on your hazard lights

Why is it dangerous to pick up a snapping turtle by its tail?

• The tail is slippery

• It will make the turtle angry

• The tail is connected to the spine, which can be damaged

• It might bite you

Where should you place your hands when picking up a snapping turtle?

• On the sides where the carapace meets the plastron

• On its head

• On its tail

• On its legs

What should you do after moving the turtle across the road?

• Move it 5 to 10 feet off the road

• Take it home as a pet

• Leave it in the middle of the road

• Place it back in the water

What is the main reason the narrator advises against handling snapping turtles?

• They are too heavy

• They are potentially dangerous and can bite

• They are too fast

• They are not endangered