Other pets (pics and discussions)

[katach]

He's just amazing!

[RedSidedSPR]

I'm getting a hognose like next month. Been trying to find a damn reptile show but nooooo

[ProXimuS]

Here's Tanks bed the other day. I doubled over a cedar dog pillow and covered him with his favorite blanket.
The 2nd photo is after 36 hours of snoozing. I tried getting him up earlier but he would just peek out of one eye then go back to sleep.
The more I work with him the more I love him. I believe snapping turtle are very intelligent but are never given the chance to show it. Tank truly is one of the family and is treated so. He walks around unafraid and knows just where he's going and what he's doing.
I know him like a book and understand many of the different eye expression/body language he uses. Many of them are the same as when he was a baby.

That's adorable! Does he get free range of the house like a dog? I'm also curious if you know his age?

[guidofatherof5]

Yes, he has the run of the house but stays where the people are. He'll be 4 this Oct.

[Didymus20X6]

Has he defeated that lizard that shoots rainbows out of its back yet?

[guidofatherof5]

[tress29]

I'm getting a hognose like next month. Been trying to find a damn reptile show but nooooo

And you're too far away or I'd sell you mine!

[ProXimuS]

Yes, he has the run of the house but stays where the people are. He'll be 4 this Oct.

Wow only 4! I was thinking he'd be older. I guess he's got alot of growing still, if he's only 4

[Invisible Snake]

I read this on another forum and wanted to share it with all of you.

"The National Environmental Coalition on Invasive Species announced today that Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-New York) has introduced the Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act of 2012 (H.R. 5864), a bill to tighten regulations on non-native species deemed to be invasive:

This legislation would strengthen the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) ability to designate animals as "injurious," which cannot be imported or shipped between states without a permit. The legislation would empower the FWS to become proactive rather than reactive in its listing and restriction process, and stop harmful invasive fish and wildlife from ever arriving at U.S. shores.

[...]

For years, the federal government has come under sharp criticism for allowing the import of invasive animal species that cause damage, are a burden to taxpayers, or present safety or health threats. Examples include venomous red lionfish, originally imported for the aquarium trade and now invading the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, and Burmese pythons originally imported for the pet trade and now menacing the Florida Everglades. The bill would implement a new regulatory process to more rapidly evaluate risks of importing non-native wildlife, and restrict those species that pose serious risks before they are imported to the United States. Current legislation regulating animal imports does not require that animals being imported first be screened for invasiveness, for diseases they might carry, or for the risks they pose to human or wildlife health.

This proposed legislation will create a new FWS screening system within six years, while immediately giving the agency greater flexibility and authority to make science-based decisions regarding prohibiting or restricting live animals in trade. The FWS also would get emergency authority to respond to the animal and human health threats posed by the live animal trade, a known potential vector for pathogens such as the West Nile and monkeypox viruses."

[guidofatherof5]

He'll probably top out between 40-60 lbs.

He's originally from S.Dakota, I've been told the males up there grow big.
His front legs/paws have always been large for his body which is another indicator that he has a lot of growing to do.
A year from now he could very well be 30 lbs.
He'll need a different enclosure and those arrangements will be made. Whatever he needs he'll get. Except some female turtle friends.