Turtles at the Pond

We met a few interesting reptiles at the pond recently. First, I saw a huge snapping turtle. He was over a foot long, very old and didn't move at all. Next we saw a baby snapping turtle. He was fast, tiny and very cute. He wasn't very afraid of us. He was a brave little turtle. 

I also saw many painted turtles. They pretty much like to hang out on logs in the sun. Painted turtles aren't so brave. When they see you they hop into the water and swim deep into the weeds.

You can see where the turtles swim in the pond, because they leave a trail through the weeds. It's kind of confusing, because there are so many trails mixed together. 

Resting Snapping Turtle

Baby Painted Turtle

Painted Turtle - stuck on a log