Turtle on the fairway: move him or leave him be?

[Papa Steve 55]

15 minutes ago, freshmanUTA said:

If we're being Technical here: turtles are often stressed by people picking them up, and other animals won't treat them the same because of the human smell. so unless it's in direct danger of serious harm, don't pick them up.

I thought that was an urban myth.....?

I know it is for birds, but leaving a young bird out of the nest may be the best policy, if your teenager moved out and some stranger dragged them back home how would you feel?

 

[GolfLug]

1 hour ago, freshmanUTA said:

If we're being Technical here: turtles are often stressed by people picking them up, and other animals won't treat them the same because of the human smell. so unless it's in direct danger of serious harm, don't pick them up.

Did you read the full post? No, we are not being THAT technical. lol!

Yes, trying to cross street in directly in harm's way at break neck turtle pace from vehicles would qualify for a bit of help.  

[freshmanUTA]

1 hour ago, GolfLug said:

Did you read the full post? No, we are not being THAT technical. lol!

Yes, trying to cross street in directly in harm's way at break neck turtle pace from vehicles would qualify for a bit of help.  

I was implying don't move them from the fairway. haha.

 

3 hours ago, Papa Steve 55 said:

I thought that was an urban myth.....?

yes and no. it's not ridiculous to want to move them and it's not like they'll immediately die, but you wouldn't like it if you were out for a walk and someone picked you up and moved you across the street. it's the same for them just a lot scarier cause humans are 10x their size.

[Mop Bucket]

There are tons of turtles that live on the course I've been playing. I usually don't move them unless it'a unusually hot out and there's no ponds nearby. Turtles can overheat pretty easily if they aren't near shade or water.