"John Savage" wrote in message
om...
"Pat" writes:
Today I found a turtle munching into my largest ripening cantelope. This
is
UNACCEPTABLE behavior... How can I keep them from getting more of the
melons?

Could you drop each fruit into a shallow plastic bucket--large enough
to allow for anticipated growth? First make a few holes in the bucket
to allow rainwater to drain.

Sounds like a good plan. Thank you!