The speaker, Luke White, is discussing his experiences with snapping turtles, a species known for their powerful jaws and potential to inflict serious harm. He has caught and released over 500 snapping turtles in his lifetime, and has had several close calls, including intentional bites to demonstrate the severity of a bite and unintentional bites due to accidents.
White is currently searching for a specific snapping turtle, Stump Beak, in Blacklick Woods, Ohio. He was introduced to Stump Beak by wildlife photographer Karl Hassel, who captured photographic evidence of the giant reptile several years ago. Stump Beak weighed 54 pounds at the time, and White is curious to learn how much it has grown in the past three years.
White is attempting to catch Stump Beak in a kayak, which he describes as a challenging task due to the turtles' sensitivity to their environment. If he successfully catches Stump Beak, it could potentially become the living world record for a wild-caught common snapping turtle.
During the search, White encounters a snapping turtle that he believes could be Stump Beak. However, it turns out to be another large turtle. White attempts to catch it, but it bites his finger, causing him to lose the top of it. Despite the pain, White manages to secure the turtle and weigh it, discovering that it weighs 34 pounds.
White's experience with the snapping turtle serves as a warning to others about the potential dangers of these creatures. He emphasizes the importance of respecting snapping turtles from a safe distance and the potential risks of reaching into the water after a snapping turtle.
The speaker concludes by announcing that he and his crew are going on tour with Brave Wilderness, with shows taking place in the Midwest. He encourages fans to reserve their seats and subscribe to join the crew on their big adventure.
1. The speaker, Luke White, has successfully caught and released over 500 snapping turtles in his lifetime.
2. Snapping turtles have razor-sharp jaws capable of cutting through human flesh.
3. The speaker has had some close calls and intentional bites to demonstrate the severity of a bite.
4. The speaker is currently searching for snapping turtles in Columbus, Ohio, specifically in Blacklick Woods and Ashton Pond.
5. The speaker is trying to catch a turtle named Stump Beak, which is one of the largest turtles in the state.
6. Stump Beak was originally introduced to the speaker by wildlife photographer Karl Hassel.
7. The speaker managed to catch Stump Beak during the first season of a show called "Dragon Tails" and it weighed 54 pounds.
8. The speaker is curious to learn how much Stump Beak has grown in 3 years.
9. The speaker has had a bite on his finger and had to get some first aid.
10. The speaker managed to catch a turtle weighing 34 pounds.
11. The speaker named the new turtle "Big Chomper".
12. The speaker is still looking for the world record for a wild-caught common snapping turtle.
13. The speaker is planning to go on tour with the crew and Brave Wilderness.