snapping turtle encounters --- dangerous or no?

[dayhut]

I wear scuba boots with my fins, mostly for knocking around at the waters edge before launch.
So Im wearing boots, fins and waders.
I know turtles have a strong bite, but these would blunt the force pretty well.
And any turtle that wants to take a bite from my Avanti Quattros (fins) is welcome to try... they are tough as iron.

Nevertheless, I have not had any turtle do more than surface nearby. It seems they may be curious, but as soon as they get a good look at me, they turn and dive away.
I suppose if you used a towed fish basket for your catches, turtles might overcome their timidity and venture a nip.
But so far, theyve kept a respectful distance.

Personally, I think youre smart to consider all the hazards. I also respectfully recommend you stop analyzing and just get that tube!

Once you do, youll be so mesmerized by the experience experience that youll wonder what you ever worried about.
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