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my little digger
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Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:12 pmby kneenuh
I put April O'neal in the garden today, and she completely dug herself undergroud. We couldn't find her when it was time to come inside, and I nearly had a heart attack....
We found her under a plant, completely covered in dirt!
My little digger!
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Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:22 pmby scripta_elegans
Cute! Considering they're water turtles, they sure are good at digging and climbing! It's kind of amazing. Anyone who thinks all turtles are slow should see these guys when they decide they want to go! The aren't bad runners either!
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Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:42 pmby pumpkinsherbet
yeah, i said the same thing. whoever came up with the phrase ''slow like a turtle" has obviously never seen a turtle move! mine HAUL and there's plenty of vids of other turts on youtube to prove it
the softshell turtle has the ability to burrow itself completely within a matter of seconds.
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Tue Feb 20, 2007 6:42 amby steve
Just a thought... could it have been too cold or warm for her? Does she have an area for shade?
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Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:01 pmby marisa
My smallest painted (a preemie) acts terrified when I place him on the ground outside. He'll walk a few feet and then try to dig himself into a hole. I think he's feeling vulnerable and is looking for a place to feel safe (none of my other turtles will do this).
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Tue Feb 20, 2007 10:55 pmby kneenuh
steve wrote:Just a thought... could it have been too cold or warm for her? Does she have an area for shade?
Yes, there were plenty of plants for her to seek shade in.....as well the temperature was 75 degrees. Not too warm, not too cold.
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Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:03 pmby industrial_girl_2000
LOL! They certainly have their own minds about things!