Other pets (pics and discussions)

[slipknot711]

his name is beefcake. he is the small guy on the left. this is the only pic i got on my phone(im at work sshhh). he is a lil bigger now. beefcake.jpg

[slipknot711]

ill get more of my snapper tonight....beebees.jpgcosmo.jpgsaamma.jpgshrooms.JPGCAM02051 (2).jpghere are a cpl of my loves... no kids=too many pets to name or post pics of lol heres what was lying on my phone. my baby spotted turtle (princess)and my two cutest musk turtles. my cutie cosmo with bedhead. my handsome old man saamma. my mouse shrooms and of course my garter when i first got her. ill be taking more pics tonight. i left out another dog, cat and more turtle and fish and another mouse lol

[guidofatherof5]

Sweet crew.

[guidofatherof5]

his name is beefcake. he is the small guy on the left. this is the only pic i got on my phone(im at work sshhh). he is a lil bigger now. beefcake.jpg

Well, hello Beefcake. Baby snappers are some cute and to think Tank was that size 5 years ago. He still thinks he's a pocket turtle and wants held. He came to me the other day and climbed up on my leg to be held. I picked him up and held him to my chest. He relaxed and seemed to enjoy it. He got about 30 seconds worth as being near 30 pounds he's just to dang heavy to hold like that. He's a big, spoiled baby and I love him.

[slipknot711]

haha Tank is just a ham, too cute... hope my snapper turns out to be a sweety like yours

[ConcinusMan]

... my mouse shrooms....

Mouse named "shrooms" hahaha... cute.

[guidofatherof5]

Bedtime for Tank was met with a reluctant turtle. He decided to try for some more water time so I closed the bathroom door and turned out the kitchen lights. What usually happens is Tank walks out to a dark room then opts for the lighted living room and heads for his bed or to sit with me while I'm on my laptop. I went back into the living room and a few moments later I heard the sound of a turtle fighting with a fixed object in the kitchen. I ran to the kitchen and found Tank fighting with the cabinet over-hang. While he's walking he'll rub against them. He gets mad and he pushes back. Since the over-hang isn't moving he keeps pushing. I pulled him away for the cabinet and he took a defensive stance(rear-end up, head pulled in) I immediately laid on the floor and told him all was fine. There was only a couple inches between our faces so he had the perfect opportunity to bite me. Instead, he pushed his head out and lowered his rear. Within seconds of being ready to defend himself he calmed to his relaxed self. I knew I was taking a big risk but if he's going to live with us it's good to know where he stands.
I know I sing the praises of Tank all the time but this really is a special turtle. I also know the reality of what he is and know I've got some bites coming in the future. The way it's looking those bites will come because of mistakes made by me. Tank continues to show he's fine with his human family.

[guidofatherof5]

It was a good day here at the Ranch. Family, friends and good food. We were all blessed. After all the guests had gone and the clean-up was done Tank got his Thanksgiving meal. Then it was bedtime for the big guy. My son brought him into his bed, Tank crawled right in. About 15 minutes later my youngest asked me if I knew Tank was out in the kitchen. I had her turn off the lights out there and close the bathroom door. This turned the big guy back into the living room and he went into his bed once again. That only lasted a few moments as he headed back out towards the kitchen. I pounded on the floor and got his attention. He turned and came back toward me. I knew he was tired but didn't know what he was up to. Before I knew it he climbed over my legs(I was laying on the floor) and came up along side me. He then trying to get under me which indicated he wanted to sleep by his dad. I grabbed one of his blankets and he settled in right up by my head.
I have one spoiled, nice turtle here.

[Stefan-A]

It's official, Steve. You're a turtle's bed warmer.

[guidofatherof5]

It's official, Steve. You're a turtle's bed warmer.

Bed warmer or bed hog, he's something else.