I found this guy while I was out walking...his shell was dry dry dry with a crusty layer of dirt. There was no water in sight. He was hardly any bigger than a quarter. I can't resist a tiny thing, so I picked the little feller up and carried him home...he tried to scramble a few times, but I promised him a strawberry if he behaved.
He's a baby snapping turtle--someday soon he'll be a giant meanie who might bite your foot off if he's hungry. I put him in a bucket with a touch of water and Dino and I drove him off to the wetlands preserve to give him a new home. I have no interest in keeping a turtle for a pet--especially one that will grow into a beastly dragon in a while!
Soon as we put him in the water he was getting along just "swimmingly". I named him Shruti--and I've been thinking about him all day. I hope I did the right thing.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
5 comments:
He probably has a better chance out there than in captivity.
He's absolutely freaking adorable!
*gasp*
wee thing! look at that luxurious tail for swimming! i'll keep happy turtle thoughts for him :-P
YOU DIDN'T SAVE HIM FOR MOMMY?! I AM SURPRISED YOU TOUCHED HIM CAUSE YOU MIGHT GET SALMONELLA - YOU DID THE RIGHT THING . MY LOVEBIRDS HAVE 3 EGGS!! MA
what a teenser - you're a good egg, mew.
how adorable! Is Shruti from Dwight Shrut? How were your shows?
Post a Comment