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09-27-13, 11:36 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
A Funny Tank Story
Yesterday morning I took Tank - Chelydra serpentina (Common Snapping turtle) out of his water and put him into his bed. He crawled right in and went to sleep. Later in the day I returned home from my volunteer job to find him looking out from under his blanket. I grabbed a pillow and joined him on the floor. He stretched his neck out to be as close to my face as possible while I told him about my day and asked him about his. This is a routine I have with Tank. We are face to face most of the time.
Along came my old dog Skipper. Tank is used to both dogs and doesn't seem to care much about them. They avoid him and he ignores them. Well, Skipper laid down on the floor a few feet away from Tank. Tank didn't seem to care until Skipper started rubbing and rolling around on the floor. I'm guessing this is the first time Tank ever saw this behavior as he stopped looking at me and zeroed in on the dog. He stretched his neck out toward the dog and cocked his head to one side as if he were thinking "what the heck is wrong with that dog" I started laughing at both Skipper and Tank. After Skipper was done he walked off. Tank watched him as he jumped up on the couch.
Tank is a creature for habit and is very observant to new thing. This dog throwing a fit was one of those new things.
This 26 pound snapping turtle is such a joy to be around. It's never a dull moment. He is by far the most unique reptile I've very had pleasure to work with. He is very smart, observant and docile. As I type this post he is under the living room book shelf sound asleep. He'll be there until morning. He gets up when I get up. The only difference is I get out of bed and get some work done. He stays in bed and watches me for a few more hours.
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09-28-13, 01:49 AM
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Captain America
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
That's just to cool. I always love reading about Tank and seeing new pictures of him.
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09-28-13, 08:07 AM
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#153
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
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Originally Posted by marvelfreak
That's just to cool. I always love reading about Tank and seeing new pictures of him.
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I'll take that as subtle hint and post a few new photos real soon.
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09-28-13, 09:48 AM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
Tank is a wonderus creature, maybe my friends snapper Butters will become so personable someday.
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09-28-13, 02:39 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
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Originally Posted by Akuma223
Tank is a wonderus creature, maybe my friends snapper Butters will become so personable someday.
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Hope so. They are a remarkable animal. Not given the credit they deserve.
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09-29-13, 01:54 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
Here's a few new photos of the man turtle.
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09-29-13, 06:13 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
He's always curious and never shy. People and things(like cameras) mean nothing to him. He is totally relaxed in our home. When I check on him when he's in his water he is usually in some stretched out position. Relaxed, calm and unafraid would be good words to describe this wonderful turtle. I love Tank. He brings great joy to my life and my families life.
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09-30-13, 01:40 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
Wow, he's amazing!
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09-30-13, 05:46 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
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Originally Posted by swolek
Wow, he's amazing!
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He is indeed. Thanks.
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09-30-13, 10:42 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
I always love the updates on Tank.
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10-01-13, 01:41 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
Tank went to bed last night but didn't get up this morning so I was a bit worried. I started to uncover him to but discovered he was fine. This is a sleeping turtle, relaxed position. Leg straight back on palm of the foot turned in or up.
I won't disturb him now until he gets up on his own.
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10-01-13, 01:43 PM
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Captain America
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
Tank is just so cute.
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10-01-13, 02:09 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
He just woke up. Shortly after this photo I dozed off right in front of him. When I woke up he was resting his head on my hand. We were face to face. He's a good turtle.
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10-11-13, 02:52 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
It was a beautiful day here in Iowa. Tank got some outside time. He never ranged any further then 20 feet from me and he never went out of my sight.
He kept coming back to me looking at the front door of the house. Such a spoiled little 26 pound snapping turtle. We were out in the front yard. People would walk or ride by and do a double take when they saw the big man out in the yard. One guy almost crashed his bike.
Such a pleasant turtle.
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10-11-13, 05:19 PM
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Re: Growing Like a Weed
Does he like riding the scooter? 
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