General concensus says, Matilda's a ornate box turtle!


Well, since the cats aren't allowed outside, the biggest problem is the dog. Sara doesn't hurt Matilda, just wants to carry the poor turtle around! However, it's kinda gross to see feet wiggling/peeking out from beneath those boxer jaws! lol (not to mention, I bet it's stressing on 'Tilda.) Sooo... for awhile, Matilda is living on our porch in an old aquarium. Don't worry, she is given plenty of supervised, non-dog outtings! She's so tiny that we have to watch closely... we lose her in the grass. (Another handy feature of the aquarium: no accidental run-ins with the lawn mower! )


More pics? Sure!


Yummy hamburger!



The tank set-up. (Any suggestions/modifications are GREATLY appreciated! We've never had a "tank" turtle before.)


Getting a drink and "washing up" before bedtime.



"I'm headed to bed!"



Night, night Matilda.