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It’s turtle season!  Several species – including the Eastern box turtle, Eastern painted turtle, snapping turtle, and diamondback terrapin – call New Jersey home, and it is common to see them crossing the road in Cape May and surrounding areas. The diamondback terrapin, New Jersey’s only salt marsh turtle, is at particular risk. These turtles are searching for suitable locations to lay their eggs, and there are several steps we can take to help protect our reptilian friends. ? As always, exercise caution while driving and keep a safe distance between your vehicle and those ahead, keeping an eye out for turtles. ️ Use caution to avoid hitting a turtle in the road, but do NOT swerve suddenly, leave your lane, or stop abruptly.  If you see a turtle, signal properly to pull over and activate your hazard lights. Watch for oncoming traffic and keep your safety and the safety of others in mind!  If there is no oncoming traffic, allow the turtle to safely cross the road unaided.  If it is necessary to assist the turtle along, handle with care and avoid excess handling! Most turtles can be picked up by the side of their shells near the mid-point of their body. NEVER pick up a turtle by its tail. ? Wear gloves when handling turtles or wash your hands afterwards. ️ Always move the turtle in the direction it is headed. It may seem helpful to move a turtle to a nearby waterbody, but if the turtle was not trying to get to the water, it will turn around. ️ Never attempt to lift a snapping turtle. The safest way to move one of these critters is to prod them along with a nearby branch.  If you see an injured turtle, the best thing to do is to contact a wildlife rehabilitator. If you have a box, you can gently place the turtle in the box to keep it safe while you connect with the rehabilitator. A list of rehabilitators can be found on the website for the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife (follow the link in our bio for more info). (These tips are from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.) . . .

It’s turtle season! Several species – including the Eastern box turtle, Eastern painted turtle, snapping turtle, and diamondback terrapin – call New Jersey home, and it is common to see them crossing the road in Cape May and surrounding areas. The diamondback terrapin, New Jersey’s only salt marsh turtle, is at particular risk. These turtles are searching for suitable locations to lay their eggs, and there are several steps we can take to help protect our reptilian friends. ? As always, exercise caution while driving and keep a safe distance between your vehicle and those ahead, keeping an eye out for turtles. ️ Use caution to avoid hitting a turtle in the road, but do NOT swerve suddenly, leave your lane, or stop abruptly. If you see a turtle, signal properly to pull over and activate your hazard lights. Watch for oncoming traffic and keep your safety and the safety of others in mind! If there is no oncoming traffic, allow the turtle to safely cross the road unaided. If it is necessary to assist the turtle along, handle with care and avoid excess handling! Most turtles can be picked up by the side of their shells near the mid-point of their body. NEVER pick up a turtle by its tail. ? Wear gloves when handling turtles or wash your hands afterwards. ️ Always move the turtle in the direction it is headed. It may seem helpful to move a turtle to a nearby waterbody, but if the turtle was not trying to get to the water, it will turn around. ️ Never attempt to lift a snapping turtle. The safest way to move one of these critters is to prod them along with a nearby branch. If you see an injured turtle, the best thing to do is to contact a wildlife rehabilitator. If you have a box, you can gently place the turtle in the box to keep it safe while you connect with the rehabilitator. A list of rehabilitators can be found on the website for the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife (follow the link in our bio for more info). (These tips are from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.) . . .

It’s turtle season! Several species - including the Eastern box turtle, Eastern painted turtle,...

It’s turtle season!  Several species – including the Eastern box turtle, Eastern painted turtle, snapping turtle, and diamondback terrapin – call New Jersey home, and it is common to see them crossing the road in Cape May and surrounding areas. The diamondback terrapin, New Jersey’s only salt marsh turtle, is at particular risk. These turtles are searching for suitable locations to lay their eggs, and there are several steps we can take to help protect our reptilian friends. 🚘 As always, exercise caution while driving and keep a safe distance between your vehicle and those ahead, keeping an eye out for turtles. ️ Use caution to avoid hitting a turtle in the road, but do NOT swerve suddenly, leave your lane, or stop abruptly.  If you see a turtle, signal properly to pull over and activate your hazard lights. Watch for oncoming traffic and keep your safety and the safety of others in mind!  If there is no oncoming traffic, allow the turtle to safely cross the road unaided.  If it is necessary to assist the turtle along, handle with care and avoid excess handling! Most turtles can be picked up by the side of their shells near the mid-point of their body. NEVER pick up a turtle by its tail. 🧼 Wear gloves when handling turtles or wash your hands afterwards. ️ Always move the turtle in the direction it is headed. It may seem helpful to move a turtle to a nearby waterbody, but if the turtle was not trying to get to the water, it will turn around. ️ Never attempt to lift a snapping turtle. The safest way to move one of these critters is to prod them along with a nearby branch.  If you see an injured turtle, the best thing to do is to contact a wildlife rehabilitator. If you have a box, you can gently place the turtle in the box to keep it safe while you connect with the rehabilitator. A list of rehabilitators can be found on the website for the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife (follow the link in our bio for more info). (These tips are from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.) . . .

It’s turtle season! Several species – including the Eastern box turtle, Eastern painted turtle, snapping turtle, and diamondback terrapin – call New Jersey home, and it is common to see them crossing the road in Cape May and surrounding areas. The diamondback terrapin, New Jersey’s only salt marsh turtle, is at particular risk. These turtles are searching for suitable locations to lay their eggs, and there are several steps we can take to help protect our reptilian friends. 🚘 As always, exercise caution while driving and keep a safe distance between your vehicle and those ahead, keeping an eye out for turtles. ️ Use caution to avoid hitting a turtle in the road, but do NOT swerve suddenly, leave your lane, or stop abruptly. If you see a turtle, signal properly to pull over and activate your hazard lights. Watch for oncoming traffic and keep your safety and the safety of others in mind! If there is no oncoming traffic, allow the turtle to safely cross the road unaided. If it is necessary to assist the turtle along, handle with care and avoid excess handling! Most turtles can be picked up by the side of their shells near the mid-point of their body. NEVER pick up a turtle by its tail. 🧼 Wear gloves when handling turtles or wash your hands afterwards. ️ Always move the turtle in the direction it is headed. It may seem helpful to move a turtle to a nearby waterbody, but if the turtle was not trying to get to the water, it will turn around. ️ Never attempt to lift a snapping turtle. The safest way to move one of these critters is to prod them along with a nearby branch. If you see an injured turtle, the best thing to do is to contact a wildlife rehabilitator. If you have a box, you can gently place the turtle in the box to keep it safe while you connect with the rehabilitator. A list of rehabilitators can be found on the website for the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife (follow the link in our bio for more info). (These tips are from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.) . . .

It’s turtle season! Several species - including the Eastern box turtle, Eastern painted turtle,...

We’re taking a stroll down memory lane and reminiscing about our ribbon cutting ceremony ️ in spring of 2019. It’s hard to believe that was only two years ago! We’re so grateful to have welcomed so many wonderful guests (human and pup alike! ) to the Boarding House. Thank you for choosing to make our fun little 11-room hotel your home away from home! We love you all.  Cheers to an awesome 2021, and let the celebration continue! ?  We are currently open Thursday through Sunday and we will be open every day starting May 13. . . .

We’re taking a stroll down memory lane and reminiscing about our ribbon cutting ceremony ️ in spring of 2019. It’s hard to believe that was only two years ago! We’re so grateful to have welcomed so many wonderful guests (human and pup alike! ) to the Boarding House. Thank you for choosing to make our fun little 11-room hotel your home away from home! We love you all. Cheers to an awesome 2021, and let the celebration continue! ? We are currently open Thursday through Sunday and we will be open every day starting May 13. . . .

We’re taking a stroll down memory lane and reminiscing about our ribbon cutting ceremony ️ in...

We’re taking a stroll down memory lane and reminiscing about our ribbon cutting ceremony ️ in spring of 2019. It’s hard to believe that was only two years ago! We’re so grateful to have welcomed so many wonderful guests (human and pup alike! ) to the Boarding House. Thank you for choosing to make our fun little 11-room hotel your home away from home! We love you all.  Cheers to an awesome 2021, and let the celebration continue! 🥂  We are currently open Thursday through Sunday and we will be open every day starting May 13. . . .

We’re taking a stroll down memory lane and reminiscing about our ribbon cutting ceremony ️ in spring of 2019. It’s hard to believe that was only two years ago! We’re so grateful to have welcomed so many wonderful guests (human and pup alike! ) to the Boarding House. Thank you for choosing to make our fun little 11-room hotel your home away from home! We love you all. Cheers to an awesome 2021, and let the celebration continue! 🥂 We are currently open Thursday through Sunday and we will be open every day starting May 13. . . .

We’re taking a stroll down memory lane and reminiscing about our ribbon cutting ceremony ️ in spring of...

A true Cape May gem  / / The Washington Street Mall! This beautiful shopping district in the heart of Cape May is just a short walk or bike ride away from the Boarding House. Visit to enjoy tons of local shops and restaurants and get a taste of the true Cape May experience.  What’s your favorite shop on the Washington Street Mall? Tag them in the comments below so we can give them a shoutout in our story. . . .

A true Cape May gem / / The Washington Street Mall! This beautiful shopping district in the heart of Cape May is just a short walk or bike ride away from the Boarding House. Visit to enjoy tons of local shops and restaurants and get a taste of the true Cape May experience. What’s your favorite shop on the Washington Street Mall? Tag them in the comments below so we can give them a shoutout in our story. . . .

A true Cape May gem / / The Washington Street Mall! This beautiful shopping district in the heart...

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