#turtlblr

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Impeccable story telling in this post

[mumblelard]

the fifth turtle of spring or i know this is some no good dirty mumblthropomorphizing, but when i look in their eyes, they look disappointed that we all are still here for yet another spring. they won't raise beaks in violence against us, and they will share kind, sad tales about us when we are gone, but they won't miss us. i imagine them returning to their burrows and sharing the bad news with their fellows and preaching patience with their quiet eyes. patience is more than we have any right to expect, and i am glad for the chance to see them again even if they may be conflicted about seeing me

[jinx-getmeabetta]

Turtle Help!

Okay guys. So my aunt is moving up north and her son has what I am told to be an African Longneck turtle. The move is really stressing my aunt out and so I offered to take the turtle in until thanksgiving, when they will be more settled into their new home. Are there any turtle blogs on here that I can follow or anyone who is experienced with this species? I know general turtle care but the African Longneck appears to be more uncommon and more of an intermediate reptile, so I’m brushing up on specifics at 11:30pm because I want this turtle to have the best care I can give it. Tips would be appreciated. Not sure what his setup is but my guess is that it’s wrong so I’m prepared to invest into the turtle’s care with my aunt’s permission.

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naughty turtles get the plunger

[full text: "Um, why is there a plunger in your vet clinic?" Wildlife medicine is still an evolving field, which means our team is often required to think outside the box and sometimes... it gets weird.

With limited tools and lots of unpredictable patients, improvising is just part of the job. A simple plunger works wonders to safely secure a snapping turtle, keeping that forceful bite at bay in order to perform an exam or administer treatment. It's safe, effective, and gives our team the control we need. For this snapper, it meant we could treat its injuries quickly and stress-free, providing the care it needed to heal and return to the wild.]

[testudinataarchieve]

19th century illustration of a world turtle supporting four elephants and the Earth as a hemisphere.

source: "How the Earth was Regarded in Old times", The Popular Science Monthly, Volume 10, part dated March 1877, pp. 542-53, page 544

[testudinataarchieve]

Kurmavatara (tortoise incarnation of Vishnu), from Garhwa, Allahabad District

[marssipan]

Trying to convince a friend not to get a turtle or frog for her kid as a starter pet without losing friendship

Any advice? How do I navigate this situation? Her kid's like 6, and I don't want to sound rude or dramatic. There are some shelters for turtles, which also have care guides, which I hope will scare her off.

[itsdetachable]

The super model, working the overgrown algae aesthetic