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03-03-12, 11:23 AM
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Snake Ninja
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Re: snappers n more snappers
A few pictures of my gator snapping turtle.I take him out every three months for a weigh in and length.Plus a general once over.
He REALLY doesn't like it.As you can tell. 
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A few critters...
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03-03-12, 04:32 PM
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Lord of the Dums
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Re: snappers n more snappers
I think Ive seen you and him in person. Did you do a presentation at the Iowa Herp Society last year?
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03-03-12, 04:36 PM
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Re: snappers n more snappers
Nice looking turtles you got
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03-03-12, 05:18 PM
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Moderator
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Re: snappers n more snappers
Just got off the phone with Steve, He will be along shortly with Tank updates.
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03-03-12, 05:22 PM
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Lord of the Dums
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Re: snappers n more snappers
That is him! I recognize his name! Thats awesome! What a small world! Just want to make sure, is this the same Steve from Radix Ranch with over 300 Garters? 
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03-03-12, 05:39 PM
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Snake Child
Join Date: Jun-2011
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Re: snappers n more snappers
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Originally Posted by exwizard
is this the same Steve from Radix Ranch with over 300 Garters? |
That's the guy!
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03-03-12, 05:41 PM
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Lord of the Dums
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Re: snappers n more snappers
That is awesome! I met him in person and have seen Tank in person. This is the only dog tame snapping turtle I have ever seen.
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03-03-12, 11:39 PM
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Member of the family
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Re: snappers n more snappers
i love snapping turtles. i want one some day...when i have room and a house, and a yard! lol
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27 snakes (7 sand boas, 4 hognose, 5 ball pythons, 1 bolivian boa, 2 dumeril's boas, 2 carpet pythons, 5 garters, 1 corn snake), 1 cave spider, 9 tarantulas, 1 tokay gecko, 2 dogs, 2 frogs, emperor scorpions 1,000 dubia roaches, & tons of fish.
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03-17-12, 08:53 PM
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Re: snappers n more snappers
*Tank Update*
Today while Tank was sleeping I enlarged the opening to his enclosure as he was almost too wide to get in or out.
I added about 4 inches to the width which hopefully will last for another 6 to 12 months.
After this I went and purchased 5-4 oz boneless pork chops for him. I figured this should last a week or more(hah)
Now it was time to wake the sleeping monster. I uncovered him and after about 30 minutes of stretching and looking around he headed into his water.
I've learned many of the looks he gives me and I could tell this was the "I'm hungry" look.
I trimmed the fat off a 4 oz chop and cut it into pieces. When I walked into the living room he was ready to eat so I tested out my theory that he knows the difference between food and my hand. I stuck my hand in front of his face. His eyes constricted and he moved in closer to my hand. Then I saw him relax his posture and he gave me a stare. He knew it wasn't food and probably wondered what was going on.
I then offered him the pork chop which he eat in almost one gulp. I quickly cut him up another and offered it. He gladly ate another 4 ounces.
He wanted more but I knew if I left him alone for a few minutes his brain would catch up to his stomach, which it did.
Now he wanted to come out and sleep. Once he was out I tried to cover him up with his blanket. He was having none of that. He had another idea.
He circled back behind me and since I was laying on the floor it could mean only one thing. He wanted to sleep behind my knees. I bent my legs and he cuddled in. After about 15 minutes I had to get up and do some chores. Tank wasn't in agreement with that decision. He was up in a shot and roaming the living room. Once I was done my chores I returned to the floor. Tank came back over and is now sleeping again. I need to move as one of my legs have gone numb but I don't dare disturb the King while he sleeps.
This is the best/smartest turtle I have ever had.
Tank is now 13 lbs. Hoping for 20 lbs by Christmas.
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03-17-12, 08:58 PM
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Snake Child
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Re: snappers n more snappers
He's huge!
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03-17-12, 09:01 PM
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Re: snappers n more snappers
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Originally Posted by exwizard
I think Ive seen you and him in person. Did you do a presentation at the Iowa Herp Society last year?
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Sorry for the delay responding to your question.
Yes, that was me. Saved Tank for the end of my presentation as I didn't want him to steal the show until I finish my T.s.parietalis (Res Sided Garter Snake) presentation.
Tank continues to grow and is becoming more interactive and I must say more attached to me. He doesn't like me sitting on the couch. If I do he comes half out of his enclosure and stares at me until I get down on the floor with him.
He's a very smart turtle.
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03-17-12, 09:02 PM
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Re: snappers n more snappers
cool story guidofatherof5! (that's an understatement)
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Reptile enthusiast: of course! 
Reptile keeper: not at the moment... 
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03-17-12, 09:03 PM
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Re: snappers n more snappers
Mmm tasty snapping turtle
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03-17-12, 09:06 PM
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Re: snappers n more snappers
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Originally Posted by youngster
He's huge! |
Not as big as he will be someday.
I hope to see him around 50 lbs by the time I pass on.
My son has promised to give his brother(Tank) a home after I'm gone.
Tank trust people and could never be released to the wild. He's a long term commitment and must be cared for and protected.
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03-17-12, 09:07 PM
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Re: snappers n more snappers
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Originally Posted by Shmoges
Mmm tasty snapping turtle |
Over my dead body
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