Growing Like a Weed

[guidofatherof5]

I just spent the last 20 minutes scrubbing Tank's backside. While I rubbed and scratched the area with my fingernails Tank fell asleep. In the wild they will find a submerged rock or log to do the job. The dead skin was floating everywhere. It must have felt pretty good to the big man as he never opened his eyes until I quit. Then he gave me a look like "why'd you stop".
I have a good friend who also works with/rescues snappers. He has one that spins his backside around when he sees the toilet brush he uses for scrubbing. The turtle swims backward to get the service done. The only difference is this turtle also sizes you up for a bite if you're not careful. He's very territorial.
Tank on the other hand shares his territory with me and my family.
From time to time I wish someone would do a feature on Tank but I can also see it being twisted into something it isn't. The real story is fascinating but they would have to sensationalize it for the audience. I've shared Tank's story on only 2 forums (this one and Thamnophis.com)