Daizey 0 #1 April 29, 2003 Ok, while i was on vacation i came across these little turtles. I see them in Chinatown a lot and my friend from school was always telling me how badly he wanted these things. So, being the nice friend that i am, I decided to pick him up some. After playing with them and realizing how cute they are, I got 3 for myself. The guy swore to me they were great tiny, fun, friendly pets. He told me to keep them in about 2 inches of water and make sure they have a rock to sit on. As soon as i did that, i would have the perfect environment for my "miniature painted turtles" He also swore they would stay little forever Boy was he wrong. I just found out that these things get HUGE!!! we're talking about a foot long! And, they need 2 heaters (one for the water, one for the land), a HUGE tank (like 50 gallons) The real name of the turtles is red eared sliders. Oh yeah and, once they get bigger, they get very aggressive and BITE. Oh and did I mention they are gonna get HUGE!? i dunno what i am gonna end up doing with them. I guess for now i will enjoy how little and cute they are. they grow at about 1 cm a month, so i have a little time.... I attatched some pics so you all can see how cute and little they really are (well, for the time being) and if any of you wanna buy a turtle (or know soemone who does)...pm me, PLEASE. haha, i hear they make great pets *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SanDiegoRW 0 #2 April 29, 2003 When you get tired of him attach him to a drouge and toss him out at 13k feet. -Kenny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #3 April 29, 2003 I think the suggestion of throwing this guy from an actual airplane with a drogue is irresponsible and dangerous. He will be grossly underloading it. I would recommend using a 36" pilot chute instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 April 29, 2003 Turtle soup! And use a 22 inch ZP PC. If you want PD had a 12 sqft Stiletto mock up at one point Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #5 April 29, 2003 oh no! maybe you can find out where they naturally live and realease them when they get to big. They are cute as hell though!! I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SanDiegoRW 0 #6 April 29, 2003 Quote I think the suggestion of throwing this guy from an actual airplane with a drogue is irresponsible and dangerous. He will be grossly underloading it. I would recommend using a 36" pilot chute instead. Hahahaha -Kenny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SanDiegoRW 0 #7 April 29, 2003 Quote oh no! maybe you can find out where they naturally live and realease them when they get to big. They are cute as hell though!! You are way too nice bro. At least make the turtle jump out of the plane back into his new habitat. He will probably like it, but I think sit flying will be out of the question for his shape. Use the little terd as a skyball -Kenny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SniperCJ 0 #8 April 29, 2003 Did he happen to mention the salmonella poisoning you can catch from turtles...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #9 April 29, 2003 That reminds me, a couple of guys at my DZ took a weighted Action Man out of the plane. What else has been used as a skyball? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daizey 0 #10 April 29, 2003 Quote oh no! maybe you can find out where they naturally live and realease them when they get to big. Well, that's actually illegal and i think then they would die since they aren't used to those living conditions Quote Did he happen to mention the salmonella poisoning you can catch from turtles...? yep, that was one thing i knew anyone want one??? lol *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #11 April 29, 2003 Quote if any of you wanna buy a turtle (or know soemone who does)...pm me, PLEASE. haha, i hear they make great pets I hear they're tasty too!Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #12 April 29, 2003 Quote oh no! maybe you can find out where they naturally live and realease them when they get to big. Damn Dr. Doolittle. I'm trying to eat these things dammit. Oh yeah I forgot. You're Aquaman. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akaGQ 0 #13 April 29, 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...KICK ASS- GQ ... it was the love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty ... -Charles Lindberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #14 April 29, 2003 QuoteTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...KICK ASS Well, they kicked ass when it was still an underground comic. Back then they actually did kick ass and kill the occasional bad guy.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #15 April 29, 2003 LOL sorry dude, but Daizey gets mad at me if i tell her i went squirel or rabbit hunting. She would probly hunt me down and do something painful to me if I suggested we eat her new super cute pets! I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akaGQ 0 #16 April 29, 2003 Quote LOL sorry dude, but Daizey gets mad at me if i tell her i went squirel or rabbit hunting. She would probly hunt me down and do something painful to me if I suggested we eat her new super cute pets! pictures are worth a thousand words.- GQ ... it was the love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty ... -Charles Lindberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SanDiegoRW 0 #17 April 29, 2003 hahahahaha Nice pea shooter -Kenny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #18 April 29, 2003 You positive they'll grow? A couple friends of mine had one of those in their college dorm room a few years ago. It didn't live too too long... just a few months, but I don't think it grew significantly in that time. Mighta been a different type... I dunno. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akaGQ 0 #19 April 29, 2003 Anyone ever had turtle soup? its pretty good actually. Ok I admit that was wrong - GQ ... it was the love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty ... -Charles Lindberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daizey 0 #20 April 29, 2003 ewwwwwwwwwwwww, i could never eat them!!!! Teennage mutant ninja turtles...lol funny cause tahts who they are named after *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akaGQ 0 #21 April 29, 2003 leonardo, michaelangelo, donatello and rafael well now all you need is a rat to name splinter - GQ ... it was the love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty ... -Charles Lindberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #22 April 29, 2003 Don't forget that they will outlive all of us by about 100 years or so, at least... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tasadin 0 #23 April 29, 2003 Hmmm look suspiciously like terrapins. Yes they do get big like up to a foot long and they are vicious little B@£TARDS!!!! I.d get rid of em sharpish!! Ok on the helpful side try here Quote http://www.resoasis.com/history.htm LOL i was just trying to find a picture of a big one to scare ya but I only found this site which seemed like it might be helpful!! "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #24 April 29, 2003 Quote leonardo, michaelangelo, donatello and rafael well now all you need is a rat to name splinter With all this talk of turtle soup, who's going to be shredder? ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
