Other pets (pics and discussions)

[guidofatherof5]

Great, Tank saw that second photo and is asking for a butter knife. Nice going Richard.

[guidofatherof5]

Lugging Tank(31+ pound snapping turtle) around isn't an easy task. I used to carry him in an extra large Rubbermaid laundry basket but he too large for that now. All the Rubbermaid tubs I have are too small or not strong/sturdy enough. He may fit in them but they can't support his weight when picked up.
What to do, what to do?
While at a garage sale at my kid's school a week ago I saw the answer to my prayer, a double wide jogging stroller. The price was right and it was in good shape. Now, fast forward to this morning. I was preparing to begin work on modifying the stroller, when Tank woke up and stuck his head out from under his blanket. I sat on the floor and talked with him about him being such a good turtle. While I talked I reached over and pushed the stroller back and forth. For some reason this agitated him as he came shooting out from under his blanket and headed towards the stroller. I was partially in his way so he climbed up on me lap with his front legs. I'm not sure what was going through his mind, it was then I saw him moving his tail. I yelled "Nooooo Tank" but it was too late. He peed all over the carpet and I'm not talking about a small amount of pee. I was fortunate to have avoided the gush.
So, Tank went out to his water and I broke out the carpet cleaner. A small price to pay for working with such a fine turtle.

[jwolfe152]

I couldn't imagine a small amount of pee from such a big turtle...good job dodging it lol

[jwolfe152]

Steve's post about the Robbins breathe got me looking at the Audubon site and found out something interesting. I got a kitten from a litter of cats my sisters stray had, well in the mornings he sits in the open window and makes the strangest noises, something I've never had any other cat do. I'm now guessing he is trying to call a particular species of bird The Gray Catbird Gray Catbird | National Audubon Society Birds the last sound file sounds exactly like my cat in the window. Has anyone else heard their cat(s) do this ever? I have had several cats and never heard it before can/do all cars do it?

[guidofatherof5]

My car never makes any cat sounds. Sorry, I just had to.

[jwolfe152]

I challenge that statement Steve I guarantee that mustang purred like a cat lol

[guidofatherof5]

Tank was up early this morning and ventured into the living room. I slept on the couch last night so my blankets were still there. I knew Tank would enjoy a good sleep in them so I made him a bed on the couch. When I first put him in it he was reluctant to stay but quickly settled in. We talked for a bit before he disappeared under the blanket.
7 hours later he stuck his head out from under the blanket to see what was going on. I told him he didn't need to get up and apparently he felt the same way. This photo was taken just before he went back to sleep.
He is such a pleasant turtle.

[guidofatherof5]

After work I went into see Tank. He gave me the hungry turtle look. This can't be since he was just fed a nice 4 oz steak less then 24 hours ago.
I sat down on the floor and leaned into him. He stretched up to me and was within an inch of my face as I explained to him this wasn't a food day. He had every opportunity to bite me but instead he just listened. When I was done I saw his eyes dilate back to normal and he let our a breath of air which was one of those disgusted exhales. The look on his face was classic. It was like "You've got to be kidding me"
Tank is such an awesome turtle. So much personality in a 31+ pound snapping turtle.

[slipknot711]

just two of my three new pickups from the small expo in mass on sunday. hh.JPGhh3.JPG

[guidofatherof5]

Very nice.