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04-23-14, 05:27 AM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
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04-27-14, 02:26 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
Caring for a 31+ pound snapping turtle is not easy under most situation. I'm fortunate to be caring for a docile, interactive, smart turtle who wants contact. I would say caring for Tank is about as easy as it gets. I spend as much time as I can with him and it pays off. I've learned so much about these wonderful reptiles. I've also learned to get approval from Tank on some things. A scrubbing brush is one of those things. I tried 4 different brushes before I found one he accepts. The current brush must feel pretty good since he hasn't taken it out of my hand while I use it All the others were rejected by him in this manner. I just spent 30 minutes brushing and rubbing the big man down. This is up close and personal time. Tank has every opportunity to bite me but doesn't. This is not to say he's a placid, anything goes turtle. He lets me know very quickly if the timing for the work isn't right. He's an independent turtle who sets a lot of the interaction times. I love this part of him.
He is a interactive part of this family and welcomed with open arms.
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04-30-14, 06:54 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
Look, I'm a Box Turtle
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05-13-14, 05:43 AM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
epic.... 
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04-30-14, 06:56 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
Holy crap he is huge, very good looking
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04-30-14, 07:23 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
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Originally Posted by jpsteele80
Holy crap he is huge, very good looking
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31+pounds of cuddle buddy. No other snapping turtle like him.
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04-30-14, 07:30 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
You make me want to get one but having a personality like tank's again in another snapping turtle is 1 in a 1, 000,000
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04-30-14, 08:11 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
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Originally Posted by jpsteele80
You make me want to get one but having a personality like tank's again in another snapping turtle is 1 in a 1, 000,000
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Might even be higher. Sometimes I toy with the idea of getting another young snapping turtle and attempt to duplicate my success with Tank. Then I look at him and decide to devote my turtle time only to him.
I'm sure there will be some rescue turtles stop by for a short visit.
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05-01-14, 07:00 AM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
What breed of snapping turtle is he, all the alligator snapping turtles I've seen have spike like shells.
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05-01-14, 01:14 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
I love the story of Tank and his growth has been nothing short of amazing. He's like a celebrity turtle. I'd love to see a current photo of him if you have any available.
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05-01-14, 07:36 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
The photo in post #256 is only a couple days old.
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05-04-14, 07:19 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
Here's a funny little Tank(31+ pound snapping turtle) story.
Yesterday, the front doorbell rang. It was the grandson of a friend of mine. His grandad was visiting a neighbor so Mathew(3rd grade) came over to see Tank. I walked him in to see Tank, he yelled "Hello Tank" reaching in to touch his shell. Tank bristled and push his hand off. He also gave this kid a hard stare. I immediately reached in and patted Tank on the shell telling him everything was OK. Tank never bristled at my touch and continued to give Mathew a look.
Tank certainly has his comfort zone and is leery of not-so familiar faces. He has seen Mathew before but apparently hasn't given him permission to touch him. I'm glad Tank isn't trusting of all people and especially thankful he doesn't use his mouth to get his point across.
His behavior reminds me of mammals that hold you tight when unknown people come close. Tank has many times placed his front paw in my hand and pulled in close, resting his head on my arm. All the time watching the new person that is in the room. I'm glad he feels secure with me near but must say it is strange behavior for a reptile, especially a large snapping turtle.
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05-04-14, 08:03 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
Like I said 1 in a 1,000,000, that is awesome that you have such a connection like that with him, what breed of snapping turtle is he, all the alligator snapping turtles I have seen have a spike like she'll and he doesn't have one like that?
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05-05-14, 05:38 AM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
Chelydra serpentina - Common Snapping Turtle
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05-12-14, 06:10 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
Lugging Tank around isn't an easy task. I used to carry him in an extra large Rubbermaid laundry basket but he too large for that now. All the Rubbermaid tubs I have are too small or not strong/sturdy enough. He may fit in them but they can't support his weight when picked up.
What to do, what to do?
While at a garage sale at my kid's school a week ago I saw the answer to my prayer, a double wide jogging stroller. The price was right and it was in good shape. Now, fast forward to this morning. I was preparing to begin work on modifying the stroller, when Tank woke up and stuck his head out from under his blanket. I sat on the floor and talked with him about him being such a good turtle. While I talked I reached over and pushed the stroller back and forth. For some reason this agitated him as he came shooting out from under his blanket and headed towards the stroller. I was partially in his way so he climbed up on me lap with his front legs. I'm not sure what was going through his mind, it was then I saw him moving his tail. I yelled "Nooooo Tank" but it was too late. He peed all over the carpet and I'm not talking about a small amount of pee. I was fortunate to have avoided the gush.
So, Tank went out to his water and I broke out the carpet cleaner. A small price to pay for working with such a fine turtle.
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