Tuesday, May 3, 2011

The Odd Couple

As Kraken grew, I knew that worms wouldn't provide for his full nutritional needs. I went out and bought him some specialized reptile food in the form of turtle "sticks". I had to break these in half so Kraken could eat them easily. There's a lot of "fish meal" in them and the smell of it drove Rufus nuts. He would grab Kraken by the head and drag him underwater, trying to get the food out of Kraken's mouth. This caused Kraken to become increasingly aggressive when it came feeding time. On more than one occasion he would bite Rufus's lips and ride around the tank attached to him. This also made him more "snappy" about taking food from my fingers.

I took a picture of Kraken attached to my finger during one feeding. You can see Rufus looking on eagerly. More pictures coming tomorrow!

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48 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Lol nice story, also nice pic

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  2. LaserDollarsMay 3, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Nice! What kind of turtle is he? I have an adopted, rescued diamondback terrapin at home.

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  3. MikeMay 3, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Such a cute little thing!

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  4. DaveMay 3, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Really licked this.

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  5. MattMay 3, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Cute story and pic!

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  6. PackScootMay 3, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I wish i could afford turtles :/

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  7. MoobeatMay 3, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    oooo

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  8. MindyMay 3, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Cute pic! Sounds like Kraken is a fighter but it'll help him in the long run

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  9. XiismMay 3, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Still laughing at the names tbh

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  10. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Awwww I want more pictures now! haha

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  11. DanielMay 3, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Very nice story, have a pleasent meal kraken.

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  12. MikeNeumanMay 3, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Why do I find that picture so adorable?

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  13. Spartan094May 3, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    The names really add to the story.

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  14. TotoMay 3, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    nice stuff!

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  15. LoevMay 3, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Haha, love it! Kraken!

    Followed to monitor the Kraken!

    Follow me?

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  16. RoTmOoDMay 3, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Loved it a lot.

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  17. Keine ScheisseMay 3, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Hahaha, nice

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  18. FwissionMay 3, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Oh I get it now! The kraken is a fish?

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  19. noyouMay 3, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    following your story and waiting for more pictures

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  20. BobMay 3, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Dang, that thing has a grip of ya!

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  21. Simon blackMay 3, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Nice post and story, looking forward to more pictures! following.

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  22. SmartDroidsMay 3, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    HAhah nice, waiting for more pics!!

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  23. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    great story and nice pic

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  24. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I like their names :D Kraken fits your turtles' characteristics :D

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  25. 123May 3, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    crazy fish, lol

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  26. sp3nnyMay 3, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    haha ouch

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  27. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Pets always fight for food

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  28. RaizooMay 3, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Like their names haha, i got turtles in my childhood, good memories.

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  29. NocontrolMay 3, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    more pictures!

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  30. lasewunMay 3, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Anyone know if having turtle for pets are demanding for attention?

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  31. Aaron CunninghamMay 3, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    4" Carbon Filter / Inline Fan Combo wes

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  32. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Didn't that hurt?

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  33. KamatacciMay 3, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    He has quite the grip for a little guy.

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  34. choikestaMay 3, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    love it, can't wait for more pics

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  35. AustinMay 3, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    pretty nice

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  36. PlateMay 3, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Aww... he's so cute.

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  37. 0000May 3, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    The names are definitely the best part of this story haha

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  38. Jesse CrowsMay 3, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    this is cute!

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  39. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Kraken is one badass, he's quite the fellow!

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  40. RockinruleMay 3, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    adorable.

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  41. sewingincirclesMay 3, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Awwwww.... So cute.

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  42. Adam RockefellerMay 3, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Haha, he's adorable!

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  43. SaysMichaelMay 3, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I had no idea people actually kept those as pets.

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  44. ThirtySevenMay 3, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Wow, I am naming my next pet Kraken just so I can 'release the Kraken' all over the city.

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  45. SeanMay 3, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    How small is he?

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  46. MakelMay 3, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Super cute dude.

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  47. PonyMay 3, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    How cute

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  48. SmartDroidsMay 3, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    The little Kraken xD

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