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watch out im getting bigger

I have to admit, that may be one of the stupider things I've seen done lately. But if your intention was to bait the people on here then you may succeed admirably.

and you are the little fish-E.Its just a picture dumbass.There is always some punk running there mouth about something.Maybe your mad that you dont have one of the two or you have a small penis.I dont know.

Hey-hey, small penises are in this year you know. It's becoming a widely popular fetish so don't diss.

Anyway, your DBT looks odd (meant that in a good way). It looks like a concentric DBT with a shell of a redfoot tortoise so all together you got a unique animal there. Question though, what are your plans when the gator/croc grows? And is it really cool to own one? I never had any before.

Ilove my gator!hes really cool.Permit not hard to get.I show him off with other reptiles at parks and classrooms.Im really looking at getting this camain cross thats selling in the croc classified.They say that this cross makes a good pet and they dont get big.The terp was giving to mt by a breeder in south florida.A gift that I will keep.I might try some captive breeding when the animal gets bigger.I keep both of them together and they do well 4 now

Riiiiggght, its just a picture BUT, you keep the both of them together for now. You may have a large johnson but you've got a small brain. But you're obviously extremely knowledgeable so you must have the magic touch to make sure nothing happens between the two of them. Ah well good luck. Just don't come running on here for advice when your gator decides to latch on to one of your turtles appendages.

Hehehe... anyway, David is right, there's a risk that your croc might take a bite at your turtle. You just don't wanna take that risk.

Mr.smarty pants wants to reply again............haha...........I keep em fat so he doesnt latch on.Oh do me a favor and keep to yourself.

Could you post another pic of your DBT. It looks really cool. It's just that I've never seen a DBT that has that shell coloration.

It's an ornate diamondback.

Now how many times have I heard that one. I keep them well fed so they won't go after each other. Or, they've grown up together and are used to each other. Or, I always keep an eye on them when they're together so nothing happens. Say whatever you will, insult me with your juvenile rantings all you want to. It doesn't change the fact that housing those two together is a stupid idea.

I'm with you David.. Now, in my opinion, any person saying any crocodilian makes a good "pet" has the wrong idea.. Crocodilians are certainly not pets. Also, your gator will eventually kill that turtle (I am not saying that out of jealousy, I have a BIGGER gator than you).. Finally, how is it that you feel you are responsible enough to own an animal that could potentially kill you one day, when you lash out on someone for their OPINION (which, if you believe he he wrong,should just ignore, otherwise, it suggests to me that you are arrogant) and offer the suggestion that he as a small penis?? Time to grow up a little my friend. Now for the real maturity test, how will you respond to my posting this?? You've never seen me before, or spoken with me before and I'm probably thousands of miles away from you, but you will still probably make some idiotic attacks. By the way, don't get bitten!

"A gift that I will keep.I might try some captive breeding when the animal gets bigger.I keep both of them together and they do well 4 now"

Do you live in Florida?
Because if so, you may run into some trouble with this plan.
Florida state law allows only two Diamonback terrapins per person

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Agreed... Gators get aggressive and one day this turtle will be missing a limb or its.

I have at my turtle rescue a permanent resident (redbellied cooter) that was kept with a "well fed" snapping at its former residence. The "well fed" snapper removed the cooters left front and right rear foot. It's not "cool" to risk other the well being of your animals because you think you know what is best.

I am surprised these threads are not better moderated for this sort of thing. It just gives novices the wrong idea about what is appropriate.

Sorry for type o's typing real fast.
Also wanted to add (not to Erico's response but just as a general comment)that vulgar responses to peoples'opinions or advice about how you keep your animals is NOT a good way to convince people you might know what you doing.

Agree but just couldn't resist temptation. Would also hate to see a nice ornata mutilated.

No no .... didn't mean your response was inappropriate. Yours was on the money. That's a gorgeous turtle and it would be a shame to see it missing limbs.

I meant the original poster's response to David regarding his thoughts on keeping these two species together.

if i felt like my terp was on danger he would be moved.I d throw that gator out before id let my terp get hurt.he is in no danger.everyone s chains are rattled so.......................the gator is in his own pond and life is good.

Ooooohhh... I just love it when life is good- everything seems to be good

Glad to hear that. They are both beautiful and healthy looking animals and I am glad you are taking precautions for their welfare. Better safe than sorry. BTW - I like the picture latest picture of gator. What great color he's got.

its a cuban croc.

Earlier I thought you said it was an alligator?

As for the croc/caiman cross for sale, I would think that that would still be a relatively large animal as an adult, no matter what the seller says. I'd have to talk to a few knowledgable keeprs before I'd take one person's word on something like that.

Katrina

Was back to the family home last week, looking through photo albums from 50 years ago. Then, during the winter, my mixed collection was either hibernated or kept in the basement in two old bathtubs (recommended for easy cleaning, if not aesthetics). There was a shot of an Australian snakeneck in full extension nose to nose and side by side with a three foot alligator. A humbling experience!

oh yeah................was at Bush Gardens today.........didnt seem to notice an turtles with any missing arms?they are house with about 20 six foot or bigger alligators.Yeah but what the hell does a ZOO like BUSH GARDENS know?KEEP YOUR GATOR FEED AND HANDELED ,THERE ARE KNOW WORRIES

Zoo's are not always the best source of correct husbandry procedures.