Snapping turtle

[snoozer]

Anyone have and tips for finding and getting rid of a snapping turtle in my pond? At least that is what I think I am dealing with. Unfortunately, I found two frogs with most of their hind legs gone, just bone left.

 

[Tula]

I think you can " fish" for them with a hook baited with meat. I'd be prepared to know what to do if you catch it....a large net and another pair of helping hands.

 

[snoozer]

I think you can " fish" for them with a hook baited with meat. I'd be prepared to know what to do if you catch it....a large net and another pair of helping hands.

Thanks. I will try liver and a hook. Do you know if there is a way to trap them?

 

[Tula]

https://www.amazon.com/Tomahawk-Live-Trap-403R-Turtle/dp/B005IOMX26/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=ol-rodents-20&linkId=b0524c02e75cabb50abb6fe5e6aa3ab4&language=en_US

Quick internet search yielded this trap. It's not currently available, but gives you an idea.

 

[snoozer]

I will ask some of the neighbors if they have a live trap. Wish me luck.

 

[Pati O’Pond]

Be careful! Is there a professional that can do it! Snapping turtles can get pretty big and can bite off a digit!

 

[snoozer]

Be careful! Is there a professional that can do it! Snapping turtles can get pretty big and can bite off a digit!

I should be good. I've handled them before when helping them cross busy roads, just never had to catch one.

 

[Pati O’Pond]

I should be good. I've handled them before when helping them cross busy roads, just never had to catch one.

Aw, you’re so kind! I found a teeny tiny baby snapping turtle in my driveway once. It was totally dehydrated and was probably dropped by a bird or something. Before freeing it in the stream, nearby, I made sure it was fit. Then I thought, “Oh, shoot. Now there’s a snapping turtle in the stream where I let my dog swim”. But I don’t live there now so oh well!

 

[adavisus]

Setting out a trap with a juicy morsel of cooked chicken for bait, just before dark is an irresistible temptation to a sneaky snapping turtle.

All going well the pesky beast will be waiting in his cage the next day for room services...

Over the years I've relocated every snapping turtle 3"-15" from chowing down on waterlilies and critters with effective live traps, usually next day results....

 

[snoozer]

Setting out a trap with a juicy morsel of cooked chicken for bait, just before dark is an irresistible temptation to a sneaky snapping turtle.

All going well the pesky beast will be waiting in his cage the next day for room services...

Over the years I've relocated every snapping turtle 3"-15" from chowing down on waterlilies and critters with effective live traps, usually next day results....

Can i use a live trap that I have for squirrels? I looked at turtle traps and they are expensive.

 

[adavisus]

Why struggle guessing what else may work on what is a very difficult, sneaky predator that can destroy entire waterlily baskets overnight. When the critter is trapped and gone, crisis over, sell the trap to the next person in need.

 

[snoozer]

Why struggle guessing what else may work on what is a very difficult, sneaky predator that can destroy entire waterlily baskets overnight. When the critter is trapped and gone, crisis over, sell the trap to the next person in need.

Good point. I will get one ordered.