Dangerous turtle found in Vaud

Snapping turtle found in Vaud (c) Emys Center

Experts at a Turtle protection Center are trying to figure out how a dangerous snapping turtle from North America ended up in canton Vaud.

The turtle was found by a passer-by in Vufflens-le-Château.

The animal can be highly aggressive and could easily bite off a child’s finger. Fortunately, the woman who found it knew a little about turtles and was able to capture it safely.

It’s now being looked after by experts at the Emys Center in Chavornay. 

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