Other pets (pics and discussions)

[guidofatherof5]

Tonight was a food day for Tank. He enjoyed shrimp and steak. Before I left I noticed a small piece of shrimp leftover. You know, that one that doesn't come out when you're peeling them. To make maters worse I only removed half of it when I tried. I was about to toss this small piece in to Tank but then decided to trust him.
I then held the piece under the water pinched between my thumb and index finger. Tank was still in an active food mode and hurried to my hand. For a brief moment I thought I must be crazy to try and feed him this by hand. As Tank moved in for the strike I saw him concentrating on my index finger and I became worried. As he took this tiny piece out of my fingers I realize he was watching my finger so as not to bite it.
He's a smart, good turtle and I love him.

[kueluck]

The things I read about Tank are really amazing. I wish I was closer to see him interact with his family.

[guidofatherof5]

The things I read about Tank are really amazing. I wish I was closer to see him interact with his family.

Amazing is a very good word to describe Tank.

[guidofatherof5]

Had another food day with Tank. He ate his 10 large steamed shrimp very nicely. As I was throwing the shells away I noticed a missed small piece of shrimp near the tail. I removed it offered to Tank under the water. He approached my hand and studied the situation concentrating on my index finger. He then reached out and took only the shrimp. Once again he showed me his intent not to bite me. After his meal I checked back on him a few minutes later. He was stretch out in his water and never moved from his position other then to look at me. I rambled on about what a good turtle he is and how he is so relaxed. Tank listened to every word. What a special turtle.
I'm so glad Tank is with my family, everyone benefits.

[chris-uk]

Do you need to take the shrimp out of their shells?

[guidofatherof5]

Do you need to take the shrimp out of their shells?

Yes I did.

[chris-uk]

Yes I did.

If he was vegetarian you'd be pealing his grapes wouldn't you?

[guidofatherof5]

If he was vegetarian you'd be pealing his grapes wouldn't you?

I wish he would switch to mostly veggies but he's not ready. To answer your question, yes I would.

[guidofatherof5]

Timing really is everything.

This afternoon I woke Tank up before my son Kale was done taking a shower. This would be a mistake as future events would show.
Tank first got up and we had some face-to-face time. Then Tank headed out to the kitchen only to stop when he was insight of the bathroom door. As I said earlier Kale was still in there and the door was closed.
My daughter Emmy was standing near Tank asking him what he was doing. Tank stretched out his neck towards Emmy and proceeded to pee on the ceramic floor tiles. This wasn't a little pee, this was a full gush from a 28+ pound snapping turtle. I sure am glad this wasn't done on the living room carpet
Never a dull moment with Tank in the house.

[EasternGirl]

Unfortunately, I never have time to come on here with school anymore...and when I do, it's usually to report bad news. You guys will see my post about my snow radix passing...and my favorite kitty, Boo, passed right before Christmas. He was 18. I'm still very sad...

IM000512.jpgHe used to love to try to stuff his big fat self into little boxes...