Not Just Another Pretty Face

Glen Williams, Fullerton Arboretum grounds manager, poses Old Bob for his “photo op” during the arboretum’s inaugural Fall Green Scene Oct. 16-17. Record-setting crowds of reptile fans and the curious lined up to see the 100-pound alligator snapping turtle – native to the Southeast – found in the city of Fullerton’s Laguna Lake. Presented in conjunction with the California Turtle & Tortoise Club, the public appearance of Old Bob provided an opportunity to educate the public on the problems that exist when non-native species are introduced to an environment.