Not a snapper, some variety of "Mud Turtle" or "Musk Turtle". Family easily identified, need better view to tell exactly which member. Probably about as big as he's gonna get, but will still bite the piss out of you. Ed
I look at that and ask - what if, while it looks, in human terms, that's he's enjoying that - what if in turtle terms it's the worst thing he's ever experienced and his arms are flailing trying to escape and his mouth is wide open in a silent scream?
Ok, I know I ain't quite right in the head. But still...
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Is that a baby snapper? Enjoy the cute times, that thing will become ugly and dangerous.
ReplyDeleteThey are awful when they get big.
DeleteI don't think so, snappers have that hook/fang on the front of their mouth...
DeleteMaybe too young to have it but I doubt it
JD
Awful tasty.
DeleteThe best part of turtles is that they're soup and a bowl in one.
DeleteNot a snapper, some variety of "Mud Turtle" or "Musk Turtle". Family easily identified, need better view to tell exactly which member. Probably about as big as he's gonna get, but will still bite the piss out of you.
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Funny - I have that same reaction.
ReplyDeleteNothing like a good belly rub
DeleteJD
Little grandson calls them "turkles".
ReplyDeleteI look at that and ask - what if, while it looks, in human terms, that's he's enjoying that - what if in turtle terms it's the worst thing he's ever experienced and his arms are flailing trying to escape and his mouth is wide open in a silent scream?
ReplyDeleteOk, I know I ain't quite right in the head. But still...
😲....🤔...😄..😆.🤣👍
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I think you pretty much nailed it.
DeleteThat's actually Barry Soetoro right before he took office, the post turtle of the United States aka PTOtUS.
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