‘Shooing’ is always a good way to do it =) It warmed our hearts to hear about the baby snapper — we were incredibly sad when we came back and found ours dead (as referenced in the comment to MOBugs41). Those little snappers are about the most amazing little things in the world. THANK YOU for helping that turtle out!

I’ve been big on stopping to rescue animals out of the road lately – and I’m happy to report that I managed to save a baby snapping turtle a few months ago. I have not had an occasion to save a snake in the road, but since I have no idea of the proper way to handle a snake I would probably opt to “shoo” it off the road!

We LOVED the Northern Water Snakes you featured as part of your last post. That makes US jealous because we’ve been trying to spot one all summer! =) What beautiful animals! We’ve heard, as you have stated, that they’re often killed as mistaken water moccasins. That seems to be the fate of too many snakes. So we appreciated your photos of young people interacting with the snakes — it’s a great way to show people that they’re not to be feared.

People around here often kill Northern Water snakes because they mistake them for water mocassins aka cotttonmouths.

You’re so correct! It’s always a challenge to get people to respect snakes. Let’s all keep trying!

Way to go on your own rescues! Today we swerved for a little snapper baby, but by the time we got back the truck behind us had already hit it. It’s so sad to see creatures die on the road like that, especially such a little critter that hadn’t had a chance to even swim in a pond. Each rescue, however, is truly a joy, and it is wonderful to know that you’re out there as well, helping creatures off the blacktop and into the grass =)