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KP in ORF

8:30

7AM Saturday, I at least one bear between the trees by the tire swing.

Ursa

8:31

The bobcat video is wonderful--thanks so much. We're showing a forecast of a lot of rain over the weekend. If it extends as far as Waynesboro I predict that the cubs will seek out their tree perches.

Alison, WCV

8:31

Yes, it looks like it'll be cloudy today and we should get some rain tomorrow

Alison, WCV

8:44

RTHA looking extra fluffy on this chilly morning! It's about 46 degrees F right now.

Deb in PA

10:08

Mornin' all! No cubs in sight right now and I'm off to work on my "Big Day Bird Count!" Have a great day everyone!

KP in ORF

10:08

Thanks Alison, I didn't check turtle cam earlier, but at 9AM the clock is moving and so are the turtles. RTHA is looking good too!

jakermo

10:12

How is Buddy doing today. Maybe Haley or whoever will feed him today could send us a cute picture of him! I'll bet he loves this cooler weather.

Alison, WCV

10:13

I just got back from feeding all the ambassadors, so I didn't see your message until now jakermo. :( Here's a screenshot from Buddy's camera of him right after his daily after-meal bath, though!

jakermo

11:35

Oh Alison!! I'm just seeing this. What a great shot of him. He does like his routine, doesn't he? Thank You!!

SharonShneyer

11:36

How much longer will Buddy be getting his bath's with the weather changing?

Alison, WCV

11:36

He hops into his pool for a bath whenever he wants, so I assume he'll continue doing that until it gets below 40 degrees consistently and/or the water in his pool freezes.

Angelkitty

11:39

Water is being syphoned from the turtle basin. Is that to clean it?

Alison, WCV

11:39

If you're referring to the bubbling in the upper left corner, that is to provide the effect of running water for the hatchlings! Snapping Turtles are a freshwater species that generally prefer to stay around running water, so having the stimuli of running water while they are in care helps them know what to look for once they are released.

Angelkitty

3:30

Alison, thanks. But someone was using what looked like a turkey baster siphoning water from the tanks.

Alison, WCV

3:30

Oh! I didn't see that part, haha. I'll see if I can check with someone on the rehab team about that.

Brenda in PA

3:31

Since the hatchlings arrived as eggs can you release them anywhere or will you return them to the location where their mother was found?

Alison, WCV

3:31

Hypothetically, release location wouldn't matter too much since they have not established their territory yet, but we plan to release these hatchlings where the mother was found for the sake of continuity and such.

Dawn in VB

3:31

Thank you Allison for answering questions and pushing through comments. Now I have to choose between feathers and shells to watch ;)

Deb in PA

3:31

RTH says, "Can you see me hiding behind these leaves?" (WCV)

nef in me

4:06

little turtles
WCV

*** Sunday, October 12 ***

SharonShneyer

9:21

Thanks for scap of the turtles nef, now I have a better idea what to look for.

Deb in PA

9:21

NT says, "Wonder if it'll rain?" (WCV)

Deb in PA

9:21

Both girls up in the trees at 7pm. (WCV)

NT says, "Hang on Dbl Lav and I'll push you on the swing!" (WCV)

9:22

Both girls on the tire swing...one standing on top and the other hanging onto the tire! (WCV)

nef in me

9:22

hiding hawk - if I can't see you, you can't see me
WCV

KP in ORF

9:22

Rain at WCV at 6:45 this morning! I hope the bears are dry

Deb in PA

10:09

Mornin' all! A bit of rain through the night and now the sun's shining...lots of birds at the feeders. Wonder if the cubs are sleeping in this morning?

9:44am, looks like the food truck going by on Cam 1? Breakfast is served!

Angelkitty

10:10

Watching the baby snappers swimming around is so fun! Where was the mother found and where is she now?

Sarah, WCV

10:10

Mom (25-1859) was found in Highland county back in May this year, when she came to WCV she had a serious jaw fracture. She laid these eggs while in care with us for two months. Sadly, despite our vet team's best efforts her jaw injury did not respond to treatment so they had to make the difficult but compassionate decision to move forward with humane euthanasia.

Lydia Virginia

10:37

Loving the cub s'caps this am Deb in PA!

Angelkitty

12:52

Are the baby snappers in two different tanks? What are they fed? So curious ....

Sarah, WCV

12:52

There are currently two different tubs of snapping turtles. The rehab team is feeding them a variety of proteins right now which include (but are not limited to) blood worms, brine shrimp, krill, and many more!

SharonShneyer

12:52

Yeah, I'm finally getting to see the baby snapping turtles. I love the way they walk (or perhaps there is another name for that)

1:09

Sarah would you know if the stickers are removable? It's something that might have to wait for another time. I hope I get the okay to order the magnet.

Sarah, WCV

1:09

The stickers in our store have an adhesive back so they are not removable.

Angelkitty

2:03

Sarah, sad story about mom snapper but her babies will carry on her legacy. Thanks, WCV for doing all you could to save her.

2:15

more questions! are itty bitty baby snappers' bites dangerous? is salmonella a bigger concern?

Sarah, WCV

2:15

While their bite isn't as dangerous as the adults, it would likely still hurt to get nipped by one!
As far as salmonella goes, that is a concern when handling any reptile. Everyone at the Center is using gloves when handling the baby turtles or cleaning their enclosures.

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