Other pets (pics and discussions)

[ConcinusMan]

Funny story. I raised a baby squirrel one year. Found it cold, alone and crying in the middle of the yard. Eye's weren't even open yet. To make a long story short he grew into a healthy weaned adult and started staying in a house I built for him in a tree outside. When I'd go outside he'd come running and climb up on my shoulder. one time he did this as a car was driving by. The driver did a rubberneck move and nearly hit a parked car. Apparently keeping wildlife as a pet is dangerous lol

That's one cute species of wildlife we can keep legally (possums too) since they are introduced eastern grey squirrels.

[guidofatherof5]

A tolerant snapping turtle.

Over the last week I've noticed a strange crack on the side of his upper left beak. Tonight, I figured out what was wrong. He has an over-growth that would usually break off if he where in the wild and in a natural environment. I knew he wouldn't like me using a pair of clippers so I decided to pull it off with my fingers.
So I cradled his head in my hand and peeled the extra beak piece off. Tank only resisted a little but never showed any signs of being angry or threatened. He did have every opportunity to bite me but chose not to. I'm glad for that. The other side will need done in a few week so I take care of it then.
Not to shabby for a big snapping turtle.

Today was the day I had to remove the built up keratin on the left side of Tank's upper beak. This time I didn't even need to hold his head. I just slipped my fingernail under the growth it and peeled it off. Took about a second to do. Now Tank doesn't have an overbite.
It seems Tank has excepted me and the things I do to keep him healthy and hopefully happy. I never get an untrusting eye from him. We seem to operate pretty well as a team.
Tomorrow our local Petco is having a Reptile Rally and the "who's the most bootiful reptile of all contest".
I thought this might be a good chance for Tank to make some new friends. Not sure if I 'll take him or not. I'll post back if I take him.

[ConcinusMan]

Tomorrow our local Petco is having a Reptile Rally and the "who's the most bootiful reptile of all contest".

This one I found at petco today certainly isn't winning any beauty contest. This **** makes me so angry.



Not hard to figure out what caused this:

[SD Reptiles]

I have a snapping turtle now !
Meet Snappie ;-)

[guidofatherof5]

Good looking young snapper.

[ConcinusMan]

Sure is

[ConcinusMan]

My little roo roo lost almost all his hair when he was about 2 yrs old. He's been bald ever since. Vets are stumped. Well, here he is 13 yrs old and in the last couple of months, it grew back. Very mysterious to say the least.

[chris-uk]

Tomorrow our local Petco is having a Reptile Rally and the "who's the most bootiful reptile of all contest".
I thought this might be a good chance for Tank to make some new friends. Not sure if I 'll take him or not. I'll post back if I take him.

Tank is an incredible reptile, but he isn't going to win any beauty contests... He's got a great personality though, and it's personality that counts.

[ConcinusMan]

What are you talkin' 'bout? he's beautiful.

[guidofatherof5]

No word yet on whether Tank won the Bootiful Reptile contest.
Tank and I agree that he did well in the interview and scored the highest in the swimming segment.
We have talked and he understands he might not win but he's confident he did his best and that's all a dad can ask.