Other pets (pics and discussions)

[ConcinusMan]

I can only think he doesn't want to bite me and makes a conscious effort not to.

Some of the snake's I've perceived to be very intelligent for other reasons have done the same thing. They are very careful and calculating when eating. They investigate carefully to determine what is hand and what is food, then they take the food carefully rather than just attacking it impulsively and biting my hand.

A few days ago I went into snake room with some smelly fresh fish. Snakes came out their hides immediately of course. At this point my hands were clean. As soon as I opened the tank I got nailed. LoL But it really seemed like a half-hearted investigative bite rather than a "commited to eat me" one.

[d_virginiana]

I think this is significant being these turtle have such a bad reputation. The more I work with Tank the more I see an intelligent, non-aggressive animal.

I've always thought they aren't as aggressive as people portray them. Tank seems to act a lot like my Turtle does. Almost cat-like in curiosity and intelligence. But when she bites the frayed end of my jeans people think it's cute. If it was a snapper and I got injured, people would be talking about how aggressive the animal is. Sadly, curious or defensive behavior gets interpreted as aggression if the animal can do damage.

[guidofatherof5]

I've always thought they aren't as aggressive as people portray them. Tank seems to act a lot like my Turtle does. Almost cat-like in curiosity and intelligence. But when she bites the frayed end of my jeans people think it's cute. If it was a snapper and I got injured, people would be talking about how aggressive the animal is. Sadly, curious or defensive behavior gets interpreted as aggression if the animal can do damage.

I prefer dog-like.

[Light of Dae]

Anyone remember my cute little puppy? Shade, she will be a year old in September!

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Now she grew a little... lol
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For those who don't remember, She is half champion Boxer, Rotti with some Retriever.

Oh The sideways attached picture was a month ago took her out n got her used to guns! Was terrified for the first 5 shots but with me holding her n teaching her she did great... by the 50th shot she didn\t even flinch!

[guidofatherof5]

Shade is looking good.

[guidofatherof5]

How observant is Tank (Common Snapping Turtle - Chelydra Serpentina) you ask. Well, let me tell you. He was taking a nap on the bathroom floor. I went in and cut my hair using the shortest setting with a pair of clippers. Nothing unusual as I keep it(what's left of it) very short all the time but over the last 2 months I had let it grow. When I got done I looked at Tank. He gave my head a hard stare. I laid down on the floor and showed him my head. He reached out and touched it with his nose. I guess he approved.
Such a funny turtle.

[guidofatherof5]

So, what do you do when you're a 24 pound snapping turtle and you've been kicked out of your home because it has to be cleaned? You go into the living room, find your blanket and pillow. Then you bury yourself under said items and take a nap. This is one of Tank's front paws.
What a silly turtle.

[guidofatherof5]

After a 3 hour nap the king came out from the pillow and sat on top of it. He's such a calm turtle.

[ConcinusMan]

[QUOTE=d_virginiana;247963]I've always thought they aren't as aggressive as people portray them. [ /QUOTE]

There's that word again; "aggressive". Even the "meanest" snapping turtle is not aggressive. They are merely violently defensive.

[guidofatherof5]

[QUOTE=ConcinnusMan;248317]

I've always thought they aren't as aggressive as people portray them. [ /QUOTE]

There's that word again; "aggressive". Even the "meanest" snapping turtle is not aggressive. They are merely violently defensive.

True words there Richard.
They are shy and just want to be left alone but will defend themselves when needed, the same as any other animal.