00:00 In a startling discovery, a dangerous turtle with a jaw dropping enough to break bones
00:06 has been found in Cumbria.
00:09 The creature, known as an alligator snapping turtle, is native to the rivers and swamps
00:15 of Florida, boasting an armour-like shell reminiscent of prehistoric dinosaurs.
00:22 Following numerous sightings of this freshwater reptile, it was rescued from beside Earthway
00:29 Town by local parish councillor, Dennis Chamberlain.
00:34 She took a swift action, placing the turtle in a shopping basket and transporting it to
00:39 a vet.
00:40 Dennis recounted her experience, expressing concern for the turtle's well-being and highlighting
00:47 the lack of assistance from various agencies.
00:51 She clarified that this was not a terrapin, as many initially assumed.
00:57 It's believed that the turtle was abandoned by its owner, unable to care for it any longer.
01:03 Chamberlain urged pet owners facing similar situations to reach out to organisations like
01:09 the RSPCA rather than abandoning animals.
01:14 The staff at Wildside Weds in Barrow were praised as heroes for their handling of the
01:20 turtle.
01:21 However, it's important to note that alligator snapping turtles are considered an invasive
01:27 species, capable of inflicting severe injuries with their powerful jaws.
01:34 They are known to feed on fish, frogs, small mammals and even other turtles, growing up
01:40 to 100 cm in length and weighing as much as 90 kg.
01:45 They are also known to be a threat to wildlife.
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