If the turtle is a large snapper, put both hands on the sides of its shell, towards the rear, keeping your fingers away from its head. It is best to leave turtles where you find them. They may die trying to get back home if relocated. The Northern Copperhead is the only poisonous snake you are likely to encounter in southeastern Connecticut. It favors hilly, low-lying areas, including rocky hillsides and bushy ridges.
People often confuse the copperhead with the non-poisonous Eastern Milk Snake.
The only other poisonous snake found in Connecticut is the Timber Rattlesnake, which is often confused with the harmless Eastern Hognose. The Timber Rattlesnake is not found in southeastern Connecticut.