The Pet Thread

[milagros317]

Especially a snapping one. Lol 😛

Snapping turtles are to be avoided. Go with a box turtle.

 

[kurchatovium]

Snapping turtles are to be avoided. Go with a box turtle.

Good to know. Thanks

Turtles are more cuddly then tarantulas though. 😛

 

[Edge]

A lot of people their pet is like one of their best friends

 

[kurchatovium]

Box turtles can live up to 50 years

 

[Edge]

That's a long time...hope you guys both are doing ok.

 

[kurchatovium]

Yea ... don't think I will be around in 50 years lol

I am doing ok thanks Hope you are well too.

 

[Edge]

It seems like you are getting the better weather and we're just hot and humid all the time. I took Damian to the park twice yesterday but I try to keep it not too long with this heat.

 

[kurchatovium]

It seems like you are getting the better weather and we're just hot and humid all the time. I took Damian to the park twice yesterday but I try to keep it not too long with this heat.

Weather here has been nice. That likely will change in August. That's what the heat comes on.

Yes don't let Damian do to much in the heat. Not good for people or pets.

 

[Edge]

Well tell him to chill out lol...he tires himself out but he has a limit and then naps. Rollins didn't know when to stop and would be panting nonstop like a crazy dog.

 

[milagros317]

Box turtles can live up to 50 years

Galápagos tortoises can live for over 100 years in the wild.The oldest known Galápagos tortoise, named Harriet, lived to be at least 175 years old

Nobody lives another 175 years.

 

[kurchatovium]

I think my relatives would be kissed if I left my house to a turtle. ... almost worth doing...

 

[Edge]

Maybe turtles live so long because they don't overexert themselves.

 

[kurchatovium]

Maybe turtles live so long because they don't overexert themselves.

Certainly could be a reason.

 

[milagros317]

Maybe turtles live so long because they don't overexert themselves.

Maybe we could learn from them.

 

[kurchatovium]

There was a study on mice. One group was allowed to eat as much as it wanted, the other had a very restricted diet. The ones restricted diet always lived significantly longer.

 

[milagros317]

Heh, we could learn from those mice, too. 🐭 🐭 🐭

 

[Edge]

There was a study on mice. One group was allowed to eat as much as it wanted, the other had a very restricted diet. The ones restricted diet always lived significantly longer.

Doctors would agree with this...I don't think they'd say be lazy like a turtle and eat whatever you want.

 

[milagros317]

Cats, unlike dogs, will leave over food that they like in their food dish if they are full. 🐈

 

[kurchatovium]

Doctors would agree with this...I don't think they'd say be lazy like a turtle and eat whatever you want.

Most of us over eat. Especially in the US.

 

[kurchatovium]

Cats, unlike dogs, will leave over food that they like in their food dish if they are full. 🐈

Cats do live longer then dogs. Maybe that's why.

 

[Edge]

Most of us over eat. Especially in the US.

And we throw out too much food.

 

[kurchatovium]

And we throw out too much food.

Very true. I try to never let food go to waste. Especially from my fruit trees.

 

[milagros317]

Cats do live longer then dogs. Maybe that's why.

Indoor cats live longer. Outdoor cats often vanish because they became supper for a coyote. 😱

 

[kurchatovium]

Indoor cats live longer. Outdoor cats often vanish because they became supper for a coyote. 😱

Or hit by a car. My neighbors cat was hit by car. Very sad. She was adorable.

 

[Edge]

I'm going to the dog museum today.