So I have two hatchlings right now...they are teensy tiny red-eared slider turtles. They are just a little bigger than a quarter right now. They'll get to be about 6-8 inches, but that will take about 7-8 years.

We won't be able to tell if they're male or female for about a year.

One is a brighter green and smaller than the other, and a little more shy. It takes me a while to get her to eat. I've been calling it Brangelina.

The other is a little bigger and more brown than green, and more of a "tough guy"...or girl. And eats like a pig. I've been callin it Fatty McFatterson, or Orson.

Since I don't know if they're m/f yet, I'm thinking I need names that are unisex...

Tons of piccies follow.

these 2 pics are blurry, but just so you get an idea of how tiny they are...




Brangelina


Fatty McFatterson


Swimmin!


I'm wearin' cammo!

MOMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where did you get those?? Loff the names........

they are hubby's latest "HONEY THESE ARE SOOOOO CUTE AND I JUST HAVE TO HAVE THEM PUHLEEEEEZE"

Of course, then I get to take care of them.

Isn't that how it works?

so then, are you admitting that the natural husband training isn't going so well in your own house that hottie hubbo keeps bringing home things for you to take care of? I tell ya - if you don't want the stud to reproduce then gelding might be worth considering.

Did I just go off topic and hijack - or just leave PG behind?? I wouldn't have done it with anyone but YOU, Cita, - I sweat it's true!!

hubby likes to bring things home...

no amount of round-penning or rollkur has been able to solve this problem...(insert eye rolly thing here)

I'm afraid I will have to resort to something more drastic like this... although I'm not saying my methods are a complete failure...

I'm reading the disclamer to see if it can be applied to testicles....

ah well, if Clint Anderson endorses it...then have hubby bring one home!! Gotta love those hubbies who shop for their own presents!!

Those are cute. I am sure that DH has many more plans for puppies, kittens, birds... I think that elect collar might work, although you might have to really lay on the treats to get it on him... hehehehehe.... I think he's gonna buck...

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OMG!! I lovelovelove turtles!! They are so cute! I think you should name them Geefle and Gonk (Sesame Street). LOL LOL

I think cita is just toying with us. That was a drive-by posting...

RE: the vice-breaker. It works on the element of "surprise and the unknown". I can think of a lot of ways to use these to my advantage.

RE: Names- I'm thinkin' water here, how about: Bubbles and Spout?

I thought that was only with children.

Ohhh I need to put one of those on my DD - I bet she'd get outta bed in time for class then.

Where did he get those that size - they are not allowed in this state at that size as pets.

how about the ninja turtle names? I'm not real good at the name thing

* Donatello wears Purple and his weapon is a Bo Staff (long staff).
* Leonardo wears Blue and his weapons are Katanas (swords).
* Michelangelo wears Orange and his weapon are Nunchakus (short clubs connected by chain).
* Raphael wears Red and his weapons are Sais (trident-like weapons).

Who likes food? Raise your hands! (raises own arm waaaaaay up). Oh good, thats everyone! Then lets think up some food-themed names...

Ham (for the piggy one ) and Cheese!

Biscuit and Gravy

Chicken and Waffles (its a southern thing)

Bacon and Eggs

Ice Cream and Fudge

Taco and Burrito

Spaghetti and Meatball (the piggy one)

*all names patent pending. all rights reserved. "the kitchenista corporation" 2007

he is easily tempted with bbq...turtle bbq if he's not lucky!