I was mauled by a turtle at camp yesterday.
So, here's my story:
I was bringing a turtle we keep in a tank at the Maine Audubon HQ building where we have camp out to show to the kids. I've done this many times before and never had a problem but today it was getting ready to storm and as I was walking with her (the turtle's name is Justine!) there was a huge clap of thunder and Justine latched her jaws right on to my forearm! She is a pretty big turtle and once she closed her jaws there was no way to get them open so I kind of had to yank my arm out slowly. It was not a pretty sight but I was so surprised by the whole thing I was just laughing! I ended up having to go to the doctors to get a tetanus shot and I have to be on antibiotics so I don't get any turtle diseases. The nurse at the doctors office told me this was the first turtle bite she ever treated, and when I first called and told them the problem I'm pretty sure they thought I was a prank call because they were very reluctant to schedule an appointment for me! My arm looked pretty bad yesterday but now it looks much better! My Mom and I also went to the opera last night and I showed off my wound to everyone around us! haha
3 comments:
hahah that's an amazing story. i'm glad you aren't hurt though.
My goodness! A turtle bite - who would have ever thought... Now, does that beat the amazing dart impalement?
Also, I'm betting it only takes 3 seconds after reading that for Lauren to develop a fear of turtles.
Ya know...you didn't even sign your name, but I knew it was you (shhh...the Maine part gave it away too haha). But only an Emily would get bitten by a turtle!
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