The Canberra Times is warning of the Chelonian menace as young horny turtles fling themselves under your car.
Mr Linke said the heavier rains meant the RSPCA had seen more eastern long-necked turtles in the past few months than in the past seven or eight years.
”Having all the rain has allowed them to feel confident about moving, because there’s plenty of food, plenty of other turtles out for mating and lots of water supply,” he said.
But they can come a cropper while trying to cross the territory’s roads.
The RSPCA is caring for up to five turtles that have been hit by cars and has released three back into Lake Ginninderra.
We’ll be yearning for drought soon enough.