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You see a turtle on the road. What to do?
- Stop Safely. If you spot a turtle on the road, pull over safely to a safe location and help them cross quickly.
- Escort Them in the Right Direction. Always escort turtles in the direction they’re heading—otherwise, they’ll turn back into traffic, determined to reach their destination.
- Pick Up Small Turtles. Smaller turtles can be picked up by gently holding their shell with both hands between their front and back legs and carried across the road. (Please do not pick up a turtle by its tail.)
- Take Extra Care with Large and Snapping Turtles. Large turtles and snapping turtles should be handled as little as possible. They can be gently encouraged into a cat or dog carrier or onto a solid, flat surface (such as a piece of sturdy cardboard) that can be safely moved a short distance with the turtle on top of it.
- Don’t Assume a Turtle is Dead. Never assume that a turtle who has been hit by a car is dead. Even if the shell is cracked or shattered, as gory as the situation may seem, the turtle may still need your help. Test for a reaction by pinching a back toe or gently touching the corner of an eyelid. Injured turtles should be contained and transported to a veterinary clinic or wildlife rehabilitator right away.
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