Other pets (pics and discussions)

[RedSidedSPR]

Like Tank post -- check.

Reply to Tank post. - check.

[ConcinusMan]

As of the moment I started typing this post, there were no likes for that tank post Jesse. Better check again.

[ProXimuS]

Do turtles shed skin off their shell too?

[guidofatherof5]

Not snapping turtles. Other aquatic turtles do though. Like Painted and Sliders.

[-MARWOLAETH-]

If another snapper was raised like tank could you get one as calm as he is?

[guidofatherof5]

I guess it's possible to some degree. Mikem is working with his Panzer(female, common snapper) and having some good luck. I do think Tank is a unique turtle. His attitude in the wild would probably mean a death sentence.
I've been offered a few hatchlings over the last couple of years but have passed. Tank is all the turtle I need or want.
At 18 lbs and still growing he's plenty.
He's still a snapping turtle and shows it once in awhile. Throwing a piece of food into his enclosure triggers a strike as the food meets the water. When I put my had through the enclosure door I do so slower then normal. This way Tank can identify what I'm doing and override the instinct to strike. It works very well. I'm glad Tank is a thinking turtle.

[ConcinusMan]

My Bridget. Today is her 13th birthday.



Missy (Bridget's 12 year old daughter) with her "teddy bear" haircut:

[Invisible Snake]

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Some kid posted this on FB. He's holding an alligator snapper.

[Steveo]

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Some kid posted this on FB. He's holding an alligator snapper.

I wonder if the hotel knew about that.

[ConcinusMan]

Snapper sure as hell doesn't doesn't seem too happy about it.

I wonder if the hotel knew about that.

Not likely, but then again, that's definitely not the worst thing that goes on that they don't know about.