It's so nice to have a pool in the backyard. As I train for the upcoming triathlon, it's very convenient, too!
Last week when I jumped in, I found I wasn't the only one swimming. This baby turtle, no more than 2 inches long, was diving in the deep end. We fished him out and cleaned him off.
I tried to feed him strawberries and lettuce, but he wasn't interested. After consulting Dr. Jenn, it was determined the best outcome for little-no-name-turtle was to be set free in the community pond.
Steve and I walked with him down to the pond on the country club's golf course. We put him in a marshy area and watched as he sat very very still for a minute or two. Then, as if realizing he was free, he scurried into the murky water and disappeared.
Adios, little guy.
5 comments:
Is he a red-eared slider? He's so light green! Pretty boy.
Happy swimming. We just took a pre-naptime dip here in Houston. It is sweltering hot today!
Yes, he did have red ears, and after doing a Google search, I think he is a red-eared slider! How did you know?!?!
Oh, cuteness! Beats the flippin' massive spider that hurtled out from under our washing machine last week...
He is cute, and you definitely did the right thing. We found an identical one in the stream behind Uncle Tom's house last month!
Sliders can live up to 100 years! Steve
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