Walter

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I was cleaning my pet turtle today when he bit me.

He hissed as I lifted him from the water and after I took a few steps he lunged at my hand and bit me. I was more surprised than hurt. But I did yell a fair bit while scolding him for the bad behavior.

The skin on the palm of my hand was not torn but blood clotted underneath. I have a red spot.

This is walter:

He’s just a wee bit bigger than my entire hand on the flat part. All that live shrimp must have gotten to him. Such strong feet. What sharp claws! And what a strong beak he has!

I’ll never carry him facing towards me again. Apparently his reach has not only lenghtened but he’s taken a dislike for being carried.

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