Ultimate Home Defense

[Double AA]

Over the years my wife has brought home some pretty troublesome and worthless pets. A few of my favorite's were the four Trigger fish that turned into Piranhas when you tried to clean their tank, Garth the 100 mile an hour Iguana. And Windjammer the man hating, finger lopping Cockatoo.

So, when Shari walked through the door with a sheepish look on her face and two California desert tortoises in a box, I immediately put my foot down, pointed at the door and yelled "Get them out of here". You see, as a man you have to be swift, decisive, strong and put stop the problem before it's too late.

Well, we've had the two tortoises for over a year now and they're actually very cool. They kind of look like little monsters. Just don't try to sneak into the backyard with Cuff and Link on duty.

[Schmo]

Those are pretty sweet! If you have a chance, play this music and watch them walk around . . . I don't know why but it's hella cool. Also works with Hermit Crabs. I guess it helps if you're really high! Whoa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EYELPhsJTs

[OU812]

I have a friend with a turtle. They live for something like 80 years.

[RAT]

Dang,
I'm glad you told me before I get there tomorrow. I would hate be known as the guy on MJR that was eaten by Cuff and Link, the attack turtles...

[womb raider 940]

cool.

some nice pets.

[JJsKJ]

We have a 40+ yr old Tortoise, Kirsten, who we adopted from the Totoise adoption program at EAFB over 12 years ago. She is cool. Low maintenance and always happy to see you..... just don't get too close w/ bare feet or open toe sandals, she thinks toes are delicious.

[JeepGal]

As you get older, make sure you leave guardianship of them in your will or living trust, as they WILL out-live you

I have several friends that have tortoises as well. They are very laid back and mellow.

Tam

[OU812]

I hear they love grapes. fyi

[Warren]

Cool! 4WD fully armored turtles! :haha:

[JJsKJ]

I hear they love grapes. fyi

Mine loves grapes, strawberries, watermelon, heck, she loves all kinds of stuff.


FYI, everyone please keep an eye out for wild ones while wheeling and give them plenty of room & don't harrass them at all. Scaring them can cause them to dump their water which they badly need to survive in the summer months. (most know this, just posting for the newer folks)

[Roger]

Mine loves grapes, strawberries, watermelon, heck, she loves all kinds of stuff.


FYI, everyone please keep an eye out for wild ones while wheeling and give them plenty of room & don't harrass them at all. Scaring them can cause them to dump their water which they badly need to survive in the summer months. (most know this, just posting for the newer folks)

Yep! give 'em the right-of-way!

[milpolicexj]

Yep! give 'em the right-of-way!

From the BLM LE Ranger: If you enounter one on the road and it is unavoidable, you can pick them up (with gloves or something to cover your hands) and place them on the edge of the road facing the same direction they were facing when you picked them up.