snappers n more snappers - Page 6

guidofatherof5 · 03-17-12, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by *Don't Mind Me*

cool story guidofatherof5! (that's an understatement)

I wish more people had the opportunity to meet and interact with Tank. He's really a once-of-a-kind turtle.
It's not very often you have a chance to be hands-on with one of these awesome turtles.
Tank was silver dollar size when we got him almost 4 years ago. After cleaning out the parasites his growth exploded. He was infested with pin worms, hookworms and tapeworms. 2 treatments of Drontal+ and he was clean.
He get bi-yearly check ups at the Vets. Seems everyone at the office stops what they are doing when Tank comes in.

*Don't Mind Me* · 03-17-12, 09:19 PM

Yeah, I always imagined these turtles being bitey, but thanks for showing me a more postive light on them, they are wonderful animals.

infernalis · 03-17-12, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by guidofatherof5

I wish more people had the opportunity to meet and interact with Tank.

Some day Steve, some day....

guidofatherof5 · 03-17-12, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by *Don't Mind Me*

Yeah, I always imagined these turtles being bitey, but thanks for showing me a more postive light on them, they are wonderful animals.

Please keep in mind the most snapping turtles are not cuddly like Tank. Extreme care must be taken when handling them. They are a shy and defensive animal that only has one defense when cornered.
As a rule they will try to flee if confronted but will fight to defend themselves.

Tank is an exception to all the rules.

*Don't Mind Me* · 03-17-12, 09:44 PM

Don't worry about me, I've seen many documentaries about snappers so I'll make sure keep my appendages away from their buisness side.
But that doesn't mean I know everything.

infernalis · 03-17-12, 10:40 PM

Tank is famous.......

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brandonh · 03-18-12, 02:42 AM

sorry i kinda got lost but now that herps will be coming soon i have returned

i love the rattlesnake pics :P

exwizard · 03-18-12, 06:42 AM

Your presentation that day was very engaging. Not only Tank, but the Red Sided Garters as well. Maybe someday you could come to another Herp Society meeting and do another presentation. That was great.

guidofatherof5 · 03-18-12, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by exwizard

Your presentation that day was very engaging. Not only Tank, but the Red Sided Garters as well. Maybe someday you could come to another Herp Society meeting and do another presentation. That was great.

I'd love to give a presentation on T.radix (Plains Garter Snake) They are my favorite.

**millertime89** · 03-18-12, 01:06 PM

If you do you should say something ahead of time, I would like to come and attend and get a chance to meet Tank.

exwizard · 03-18-12, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by millertime89

If you do you should say something ahead of time, I would like to come and attend and get a chance to meet Tank.

Kyle, I am a member of the Iowa Herp Society. As soon as I see that he is on the roster, I will be the first to let you know.

**millertime89** · 03-18-12, 01:20 PM

Thanks Gary

guidofatherof5 · 03-20-12, 07:24 PM

Here Tank is doing his balancing act. For some reason he likes to climb out from time to time.
If you look below him you'll see his front door.
He's a funny turtle.
This photo was taken a few months ago.

infernalis · 03-20-12, 08:53 PM

That picture is so cool..

guidofatherof5 · 04-08-12, 09:23 PM

Our boy Tank took in some sun on Sat. Thought you might like to see him.