General Care Discussion :: Sneaky little Turtles

[Doc_Moore_J]

Hey all, been awhile since I have visited. I wanted to share a little story. Today I see one of my turtles doing what looked like pull ups over the top of the tank. I have never thought much of this because I thought I have safe guarded my tank pretty well as far as an escape attempt is concerned. I have seen him doing these pull ups a few times and actually thought it was kind of cute and entertaining to watch him. As I am watching him, his tank mate comes up from behind and pushed him. it totally gave him the boost and leverage to pull himself completely up and out of the tank. I was amazed, it was like they planned it all out hahaha. I immediately ran over to the tank and grabbed him before he could take the leap of doom. I couldn't believe they collaborated an escape like that and fear they could get hurt so I further safe guarded the tank. Thought I'd share how the little sneaksters worked together to get out though.

[turtledlucas]

that is so cool. but this thread should probably be in a different thing

[BullDog]

Sneaky little buggers! I've seen Ralph doing pulls ups before when I forgot to close the lid. Clearly it's time to re-think your escape-proofedness!

[jozzep]

So should you bulldog...lol
Just don't fill the tank to the rim...My turtles took a couple of 4ft drops before they got tired

[BullDog]

Lol, Yup, me too I think I've got it now. Ralph's been caged in completely for many years, although he's had a couple of grand adventures. And, well, I just underestimated Frankie

[theartbook35]

That's hilarious.

Turtles are so funny ^__^ Especially when they live together. If Hurricane flips herself on her back (she's made a habit of this), Typhoon is known to crawl under her and flip her over. The weirdest thing though, is that Typhoon is the dominant one in the tank, she always gets to have the best basking spots first, gets to eat first, and has no problem showing off how tough she can be if she has to. Still, she willingly crawls under Hurricane to hide, and lets Hurricane sit on her.

[Azfar]

Now I know how come one of my turtles escapes from the tank for 3 times in last month! I think the other one help her to push out and get out from the tank.. haiyaa.. very notty notty turtle~! End up I have to lower a bit level of water from the top to 4 inch..

[steve]

Beware of turtle stacks! Who knows what else they are planning.