Good one. A month ago my elementary school age boys found a red-eared slider at a local creek. She is now happily grazing on insects, and reptile food from the pet store, in our backyard.
She'll quickly swim across her personal wading pool when she sees I have food, and gives me that same look when I'm empty handed.
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ReplyDeleteA month ago my elementary school age boys found a red-eared slider at a local creek. She is now happily grazing on insects, and reptile food from the pet store, in our backyard.
She'll quickly swim across her personal wading pool when she sees I have food, and gives me that same look when I'm empty handed.