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Bob and Sheldon..goofy Turts!!

PostPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 11:04 pm
by birdlady
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Sheldon the "baby" is on the bottom sleeping. Bob (is a she for those not aware) is balancing on Sheldon's back...It looked soooooo funny.
Now this pose didn't last long as Sheldon woke up, seen me and then dove into the the water looking for a treat or something thus causing Bob to land on the log there wondering what happened.

PostPosted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 12:28 am
by cam722
wow, they are looking great.. how are they doing?? How is Bob's shell ??

PostPosted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 1:26 am
by Az^FolkSinger
LOL actually looks like they are playing Leap Frog!! too funny Great pic!!

PostPosted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 1:43 am
by kneecole
wow that would have been great to see in person! aweseom pic though...

i'm sooo jealous that yours let you get close like that and stay on the dock!!

PostPosted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 8:42 am
by sonyj
That's such a cute pic! :)

PostPosted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 10:26 am
by TinySlider2
I wish I could get that good of a picture. Too Cute. Thanks for sharing!

PostPosted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 1:13 pm
by birdlady
My big babies...they always stay on that log until I get the food can or they see the greens in my hand...then its off into the water for begging.
Sheldon is a very domesticated turt..loves ppl and not the least bit afraid of them. Bob is getting MUCH better at ppl...she still snaps at you if you get too close to comfort.

Cam...
Bob's shell is looking better and better with each shed. Its gonna take some time but i'm hoping she'll eventually have a nice looking one once again. The greens she's eating have really helped (plus she's more active since being rationed the pellets..which if you recall was her 3x's a day meal, 7 days a week).
BTW...they cannot fit on any "normal" dock anymore..they are just wayyyyyy too big. What you see there is a 18" wide half wooden log. It is supported by rocks on the tank bottom, thus allowing more swimming room underneath (also hiding places for the rosy red that is still alive 2 months after being placed in there..lol). With the slope of the log, it is easier for them to climb up and not worry about tipping over as they climb (the Turtle Dock that attaches to the tank with suction cups was not able to support them and they usually fell off it attempting to hang on).
Bob and Sheldon are now 7" (from December's measurments)...Bob is still too small for her age (14 yrs) but Sheldon is right on target I do believe (she's 2yr old).
Holly