Travel Alabama What in the World? Forest Workers Discover Peculiar Nest in Alabama Wilderness Nature never fails to surprise us. By Meghan Overdeep Meghan Overdeep Meghan Overdeep has more than a decade of writing and editing experience for top publications. Her expertise extends from weddings and animals to every pop culture moment in between. She has been scouring the Internet for the buzziest Southern news since joining the team in 2017. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 5, 2023 Fact checked by Jennifer Hawk Fact checked by Jennifer Hawk Jennifer Hawk is a former English professor with 24 years of experience guiding even the most reluctant through the labyrinths of writing, rhetoric, and research. brand's fact checking process Share Tweet Pin Email Now here's something you don't see every day! Employees at Geneva State Forest Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Geneva County, Alabama, came across a bizarre scene while working on land improvements in April 2021. Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division What appeared at first to be some sort of misshapen dinosaur egg was actually something more. Upon further inspection, they realized it was actually a pair of snake eggs laid inside the shell of a small, dead turtle. "Like anyone who spends a lot of time in the field, our WMA staff often finds some pretty cool stuff," Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division wrote on Facebook alongside photos of the rare find. " While working on land improvements, Geneva State Forest WMA employees saw this interesting placement of snake eggs within the shelter of a dead turtle." According to Alabama A&M & Auburn Extension, Alabama is home approximately 40 species of snakes. Most mama snakes bury their eggs under loose dirt, inside decaying logs (or even pool noodles!) before leaving their offspring to fend for themselves. While Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division could not identify the species of snake responsible for the bizarre egg placement, it's clearly a resourceful, if not lazy, creature. As for the makeshift nest? "It was left in the dirt to develop as nature intended," the post concludes. Good luck, little ones! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit Sources Southern Living is committed to using high-quality, reputable sources to support the facts in our articles. Read our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we fact check our content for accuracy. Alabama A&M & Auburn Universities Extension. Venomous snakes of Alabama.