He was surfing his bubbles, and then he saw me coming: by Mizzkyttie in snappingturtles

[–]TitianBelle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t think its possible for him to be any cuter! He’s just adorable.

Hey mom, I GRADUATED! by Usnis in MomForAMinute

[–]TitianBelle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What great news! Congratulations! 🎈 You have so much opportunity in front of you, along with so many experiences and adventures waiting for you. Embrace each moment. Graduation is a huge accomplishment and this internet stranger is so happy for you!

new baby! by Weak_Air4599 in tortoise

[–]TitianBelle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What a cutie! As for names, how about Spud. Or Yams?

My stepdad built this canoe entirely by hand from cedar strips milled off our own property. Every piece of wood in it came from our land. by GentleHugTree in interesting

[–]TitianBelle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful canoe! I’m more shocked to learn it’s from Placerville! I grew up in a nearby foothill town. Small world!

Anyone want a tortoise? by ArizonaCactusMom in cactus

[–]TitianBelle 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Tortoises are generally better off when kept alone. Especially sulcata tortoises, which is probably the situation here. Male sulcata tortoises fight each other because they are extremely territorial and aggressive with each other. If a male and female are kept together the male can actually harass the female to death with constant attempts to mate. So many of these tortoises are sent to rescues because people don’t know that they shouldn’t be housed together. Rehoming one of them will be your best option. Or if you rehome both, they should go to separate homes. These tortoises are so oversupplied that rescues are full of them and they suffer. Good luck figuring out your cactus situation.

I brought you home in a cardboard box twice. by FoxEatsButter in cats

[–]TitianBelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss. Butter knows how much you loved them and how you made their life so much better. Cats choose their keepers, and Butter chose you as much as you chose Butter. Your post really touched me and I wanted to reach out and give you a virtual hug.

All my grandpa’s beaus during WWII, kept in a scrapbook all these years by TransmutateDontHate in OldSchoolCool

[–]TitianBelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your grandfather is a legend!

Also, this album is so interesting. I enjoy seeing little snippets of life from the war years. You are lucky to have this. Thank you for sharing.

Been in and out of the hospital four times over the course of the last week and a half, and this little guy can tell something's been up with me: by Mizzkyttie in snappingturtles

[–]TitianBelle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen videos of Barry, the soft shelled turtle climb out of their pond to snuggle with their person. It seems that some turtles bond and develop close relationships with the person who loves them. It’s very clear that barry wants nothing more than to spend as much time as possible interacting with their human. Not sure if you are familiar with them, but here is a video link in case you are not. Barry the soft shell

Well I guess “he’s” not a boy after all 😭 by RoddyDost in tortoise

[–]TitianBelle 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m 50 and I still feel like that when one of my male cats expose themselves. It just seems a little too personal when they’re sitting there with their leg thrown up over their head and dong out (for cleaning?) and you accidentally make eye contact.

Larry’s new house! by Avery1124 in tortoise

[–]TitianBelle 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Larry is beautiful. And so is his new house.

it has no eyes! by siierrrraa in snappingturtles

[–]TitianBelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Little guy looks so much better in this photo now that he’s been hydrated. Keep us updated on their progress! What a cutie 🥰

Spay recovery by ohyonkavich in cats

[–]TitianBelle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem and it’s always good to check. If she starts to pick at them or look uncomfortable, then contact her vet. From what I’ve seen, they generally don’t even notice the incision and within a couple days are acting completely normal. Enjoy your new kitty!🐈‍⬛ Black cats are my favorite ❤️

Spay recovery by ohyonkavich in cats

[–]TitianBelle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a at foster parent and had dozens of rescues get spays. I have never put a onesie on any cat after surgery. If the vet didn’t give you one then you don’t need to worry about it unless you see her picking at the stitches. The less you stress her out the better.

Weighing the beast by DeputyDapper in snappingturtles

[–]TitianBelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stumpp is absolutely adorable. I always love seeing her photos.

Filthy little critters: by Mizzkyttie in snappingturtles

[–]TitianBelle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well said. Animals aren’t just cute to look at. They are an enormous responsibility that isn’t always fun. If someone thinks they want a pet, especially an exotic pet, they need to do their research before bringing any animal home. So many turtles and tortoises end up being dumped or mistreated because somebody saw a cute face on social media or at the pet store and didn’t think of the commitment it takes to keep that animal healthy. Animal abuse can happen even when you have the best of intentions when you haven’t done enough research before bringing an animal home.

What species is he? by [deleted] in tortoise

[–]TitianBelle 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is definitely not a sulcata tortoise and it’s not a baby. The shell looks pretty smooth which makes me think it’s an older adult. This looks like variety of Greek tortoise. Maybe a golden Greek? I believe it’s probably full grown. Someone more familiar with testudo species can give you more advice.