Snapping Turtle
Remember when the snapping turtle befriended Mikey at the aquarium? It was from opposite sides of the aquarium glass, but still…so crazy!
Well, we have snapping turtles in the pond near our house, and they need a safe place on land to nest and lay their eggs. Several years since we’ve lived here, we’ve gotten to watch through our windows as a snapping turtle made her nest and laid her eggs. It is very cool!
If you see a snapping turtle on your property, just let it be. They can get lost if people move them from place to place. Also, once the eggs hatch, be on the lookout for the tiny turtles as they head back to their pond. In our town, we even have signs…
We’re not messing around!
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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