The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has posted a photo on Facebook of a very large snapping turtle apparently preparing to cross a busy street in Ankeny.
The exact weight and dimensions are unknown, but wildlife officials were impressed.“Snapping turtles are large, but, yes, this one's especially big,” the Iowa DNR tells our news partner KWQC.
The DNR posted some advice on Facebook, warning the public to be careful, don't pick up turtles by the tail, because it can injure them, instead grab the back legs with its head facing away from your body. The DNR says always remember snapping turtles can be aggressive and bite.