I've Heard of Crocodile Tears...

[Dean_Gretsch]

...but never turtle tears!

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[Jeff G]

I always see turtle tears in the nature shows, when the sea turtles are laying eggs, Pretty sure giving birth is a good reason. Nice shots Dean, you always find nifty critters.

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

Thanks, Jeff. It helps that I load the dog up in the car and drive her to various places to walk her 3 times per day on my days off

 

[zombiesniper]

Very nice.

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

Thanks!

 

[edsland]

Cool turtle shots

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

Cool turtle shots

Thanks! I was leaving the park and saw this one's head above the grass near the exit. Of course, I had to stop, park the car and go investigate.

 

[smoke665]

Ahh, he's sad Dean, I bet if you were to tickle him under the chin he would be happy.

 

[Raw photographer]

Nice shots.

 

[K9Kirk]

Ahh, he's sad Dean, I bet if you were to tickle him under the chin he would be happy.

Sure, and draw back a stump, lol! Dean, believe it or not, I'm your best friend and guardian angel right now!
Nice shots!

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

Ahh, he's sad Dean, I bet if you were to tickle him under the chin he would be happy.

Uh huh! I actually got closer to the snake I posted than this guy. A couple friends were making turtle soup and one walked by a decapitated head, and it latched on to his pants! True story!

Nice shots.

Thank you. I couldn't resist stopping to take it's pic.

Ahh, he's sad Dean, I bet if you were to tickle him under the chin he would be happy.

Sure, and draw back a stump, lol! Dean, believe it or not, I'm your best friend and guardian angel right now!
Nice shots!

The only time I have gotten close to them is when they are in the middle of laying their eggs. They seem so preoccupied with the task at hand they will let you get semi-close.

 

[willard3]

Good toitle

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

Thanks!

 

[RVT1K]

Ahh, he's sad Dean, I bet if you were to tickle him under the chin he would be happy.

Years ago I was in San Diego for work and went to the zoo during some down-time. I recall one of the very large land tortoises coming over to the edge of the enclosure and kinda stuck its neck out at me. So I did what came naturally and scratched it under its chin. We we instant buds.

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

Showing kindness to animals will give unexpected rewards. You're a good person!