June 27, 2006
THAT AIN'T NO MANHOLE COVER:
Is there a snapping turtle at the bottom of that lake? (Robert Klose, 6/28/06, CS Monitor)
Snappers usually lie quietly in mud at the bottom of streams, lakes, and rivers, keeping to themselves - although on hot, bright days sometimes they will slowly crawl out of the water and onto rocks to bask in the sun. If disturbed, they will raise themselves up on their long legs and scoot back into the water, returning to the muck below.Snappers have a fearsome reputation. If irritated, they can lash out with their powerful jaws. In fact, they "snap" so aggressively that their entire bodies lurch forward. And although they move slowly on land, in the water they can rise up from the mud with tremendous bursts of speed as they go after fish, frogs, or even ducklings.
But getting the duckling to stay on your hook is the hard part. Posted by Orrin Judd at June 27, 2006 11:05 PM
Just get a muskie duckling lure and save yourself the trouble.
Posted by: Rick T. at June 28, 2006 9:28 AM
If you encounter one on land, just find a nice thick stick to wave right in front of its nose. It will snap on to it, and won't let go. Then you can carry it around like it's got a handle!! If it's very big, you can have a friend grab it by the tail and help. It still won't let go of the stick. Usually.
Posted by: Twn at June 28, 2006 11:12 AM