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turtle nesting in my yard

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Posted by: Gertchwood at Tue Jun 6 20:49:09 2006  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Gertchwood ]  
   

Hi. This morning I found a turtle laying eggs in my yard. She laid about five eggs and then departed. She did not cover up her nest. I have dogs that were initally barking at her but I brought them inside and she finished laying her eggs. Knowing that most turtles covered thier nests and believing that the dogs had scared her off, I covered the nest with the dirt the she had displaced. I recently read that that some turtles leave their nests uncovered. Based on internet photos I think she is a florida cooter (but we live in southern VA). Can anyone identify her type? Thanks, Gertchwood
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