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04-23-13, 04:19 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
He does look like one real happy turtle . I have the same sort of thing with my tortoise , it is amazing how close they get with you , the bond that grows , untouchable !!!
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05-03-13, 09:52 AM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
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Originally Posted by Tracy33
He does look like one real happy turtle . I have the same sort of thing with my tortoise , it is amazing how close they get with you , the bond that grows , untouchable !!!
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Agreed.
The other night I came in the house to find Tank had woke from his sleep and was in his water enclosure. As the kids walked by he ignored them but stretched up to see me when he spotted me. I reached down and cupped his head in my hand and he relaxed. He does like spending time with me and seems upset when he can't find me.
He's a very special snapping(ha) turtle. I'm honored to be his pet.
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05-05-13, 08:37 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
Here are my two sons, Kale(16) and Tank(4).
Tank decided he wanted to be up on Kale's lap, so he did. Kale and Tank have a good relationship.
They better because Tank will be living with Kale in the future.
A social snapping turtle. He's an awesome turtle.
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05-06-13, 04:44 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
Great !!! i was going to ask if Tank sat with you guys , or on your lap . My tortoise sits with me when i play the piano , he comes too my feet , i pick him up , and he sleeps as i play . Does Tank like to be petted ?
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05-06-13, 04:50 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
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05-07-13, 05:06 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
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You just gotta love that. Awesome.
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05-07-13, 05:12 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
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Originally Posted by Tracy33
Great !!! i was going to ask if Tank sat with you guys , or on your lap . My tortoise sits with me when i play the piano , he comes too my feet , i pick him up , and he sleeps as i play . Does Tank like to be petted ?
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Most snapping turtles don't like their shells to be touched. Their shells are very sensitive. I love looking at Tank's shell as I can see all the blood vessels that run throughout it. Tank lets me touch his shell and pat it when he's going to sleep. There have been a few times when he's not in the mood for shell touching. When that happens I bow to his wishes.
He allows my son Kale to touch him also but that's about it.
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05-08-13, 04:28 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
Thats intreasting about the shell . Can i ask , what do you feed Tank , and how often ? If i did not know , i would think i had a water turtle , he so loves he water pool !!!
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05-08-13, 04:28 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
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05-08-13, 04:41 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
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Originally Posted by Tracy33
Thats intreasting about the shell . Can i ask , what do you feed Tank , and how often ? If i did not know , i would think i had a water turtle , he so loves he water pool !!!
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Tank gets fed every other day to every 3rd day.
Tank eats:
Purina Grower 600 aquatic floating pellets
Tilapia
Steak-lean hormone free
Pork-lean hormone free
Shrimp-raw in the shell
Night crawlers
I've tried switching him to a more vegetable diet but he's not interested at this time in his life.
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05-08-13, 05:04 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
I just came across your thread today and the only thing I can say is wow! The bond you have with Tank is absolutely priceless. 
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05-08-13, 07:59 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
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I just came across your thread today and the only thing I can say is wow! The bond you have with Tank is absolutely priceless. |
Thanks. I'm blessed to have such a turtle in my family. He is welcomed everywhere he goes. He has dog-like qualities which set him apart from every other turtle I've encountered.
I've spent thousands of hours with him and it has never felt like a chore. Being around him makes me and others feel good. Making eye contact with him tells you he's something special.
I know what he is but he doesn't behave like a snapping turtle.
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05-08-13, 08:01 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
lmao. my leopard gecko used to sleep inside her water dish like that xD nice shots tracy.
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05-09-13, 04:01 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
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Originally Posted by guidofatherof5
Tank gets fed every other day to every 3rd day.
Tank eats:
Purina Grower 600 aquatic floating pellets
Tilapia
Steak-lean hormone free
Pork-lean hormone free
Shrimp-raw in the shell
Night crawlers
I've tried switching him to a more vegetable diet but he's not interested at this time in his life.
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Wow thats some diet , fed like a true king .
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05-09-13, 04:12 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
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Originally Posted by TeaNinja
lmao. my leopard gecko used to sleep inside her water dish like that xD nice shots tracy.
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Thank you Teaninja , and Shes a lovely gecko too !!!
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