Turtle TimeNote: I know my dates on the blog are out of order. But I wanted to go back and make up for ones I missed. Please forgive me! Speedy and Speedier are like so many siblings, they have completely different personalities. Speedier is larger and is often a bully. He will sit on Speedy, holding him under water. Smack Speedy's face and push it inside his shell. Hook the edge of Speedy's shell and toss him back. If Speedy is getting my attention, he will climb on top of Speedy and get in front. He pushes Speedy out of the way and gobbles up any food placed in the tank. Speedier knows when I walk in the room and aggressively tries to swim through the glass to get to me. If Speedier sees me with lettuce in hand, he will try to claw his way out of the tank. Midday, Speedier will get all excited and try to get me to take him out of the tank. He is becoming quite spoiled because I will let them take a "walk" around the living room or backyard everyday. But when out for a walk, Speedier will often look for a corner to hide.
Speedy is so nonchalant. He rests quietly at the bottom of the tank. He never fights for food. He takes his time swimming toward a lettuce leaf. He rests often. I have to be very careful when feeding him, so that he gets his share. And when Speedy goes on a walk he wastes no time trying to get as far away as possible, looking for an adventure. I love that they know my voice. When Speedier is desperately trying to swim through the glass, I can calm him down with my voice They don't instantly tuck in their shell when I come in the room, but just follow me across the room. I spend a good portion of my day watching them eat and swim, climb and bask. They keep me calm and help me slow down, something much needed in our culture today.
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3/25/2020 08:56:46 pm
No wonder you spend so much time watching them. Your description of them is fascinating. I love watching turtles eat, but you actually described their personalities. And, could you ask for an easier pet?
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Erika Victor
3/26/2020 05:05:06 am
I love the different personalities you have described here! I never would have guessed that turtles would have such personality, so thanks for the lesson (and humor).
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