RVs watermelon melee

[RV's mom]

Well, it's summer in the devils frypan and I must say RV is not happy with the heat. We've closed the burrow and plan to fill it (make the attempt anyway). With RV continually working on it, it is getting pretty chewed up. To make things easier for RV, last night we gave her a chunk of watermelon. Since it is so warm, I figure her metabolism can handle the fruit. She constantly grazes, so no problem.

On to the pics, courtesy of my sister, visiting from Colorado.

The victim... er, offering, um.... watermelon..

first bite

this reminds me when we'd run around with orange rind in our mouth..

ummm yummy tasty! do torts ever bite their tongue?

contemplation

I thinks I's done now...

she had a soak with the hose, and then came back around for more. Right now she's on the patio looking in, waiting to start up on watermelon again.

Thanks for looking at my favorite girl..

teri

 

[Mao Senpai]

Aww! RV is great looking! So jealous.... and that watermelon sure looks good.....

 

[Missy]

That watermelon did not stand a chance. Hmmm, all of a sudden have a craving for melon

 

[jensgotfaith]

Teri- she's a beauty! How big is she?

 

[RV's mom]

Teri- she's a beauty! How big is she?

thank you ~

when Tom was here last fall he was kind enough to weigh her.. almost 80 pounds and I'd guess she's more than that now. 11 years old and since she's crammed in a corner on the patio, kind of hard to accurately measure - 23 - 24 inches..... that watermelon measures 9 inches across..

teri

 

[dmarcus]

Nothing like water watermelon on a hot day, she looks like she enjoyed it..

 

[Torty Mom]

That is just awesome on all levels!!! RV is gorgeous!!!

 

[Laura]

that one pick where she is thinking about it... make me think of Jurasic park... TRex.. sniffing things... they are so prehistoric! Shelled Dinos.

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oh ,and whats with closing off the burrow?

 

[ChiKat]

I love RV!! She is one of the most beautiful torts there is
Thanks for sharing, I always love to see pictures of her!

 

[October]

RV is gorgeous. Anyone out in this heat right now deserves a treat!

 

[DesertGrandma]

OMG these pics crack me up. She didn't waste anytime demolishing that watermelon! So cute.

 

[RV's mom]

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oh ,and whats with closing off the burrow?

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RV is constantly digging and the entryway is so degraded it is difficult for her to get out. We've tried to help by grading the entry, but it ends up llike shelving. Tall steps. I don't fancy trying to get her out if she tips upside down, halfway or more down the burrow. 80+ pounds of turned turtle down below gives me nightmares. We have plenty of space for her to find her soaks and shade. Even so, it is miserable right now.

teri

 

[dmarcus]

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oh ,and whats with closing off the burrow?

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RV is constantly digging and the entryway is so degraded it is difficult for her to get out. We've tried to help by grading the entry, but it ends up llike shelving. Tall steps. I don't fancy trying to get her out if she tips upside down, halfway or more down the burrow. 80+ pounds of turned turtle down below gives me nightmares. We have plenty of space for her to find her soaks and shade. Even so, it is miserable right now.

teri

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I can understand that, it would be hard trying to get her out and if she flipped over getting into the burrow and no room to right herself that's even scary.. So closing off the burrow is understandable..

 

[Tom]

That's one good looking watermelon attacker!

I'm always surprised by how wide they can open their mouths.

 

[african cake queen]

hi, what a cutieand a nice way to beat the heat! lindy

 

[SnakeyeZ]

Awesome! That watermelon looked so delish.

 

[dmarcus]

How did the closing of RV's burrow go?

 

[terryo]

I love looking at RV's pictures, and I can't believe how she eats the whole thing. I always cut out the best part for Pio. I didn't know they could eat the rind too. What powerful jaws she must have to bite through that green rind.

 

[froghaven5]

Awesome. Definitely don't want to get in the way when she is eating her watermelon!

 

[Sky2Mina]

That watermelon does look delicious...
So amazing how he eats half a melon without a problem.