Friday Finds: Bronze Turtle Outdoor Art

This year, I’ve been spending a lot more time outdoors gardening. I have 3 container pots and counting! (My next plant purchase will be citronella, to keep the mosquitoes at bay!)

So, of course, gardening decorations call my attention of late. Here’s a bronze turtle sculpture that I thought was rather nice:

Turtle Unique Outdoor Art Michael Healy Turtle Unique Outdoor Art Sophisticated and Whimsical Designs Add the elegance and prestige of fine art to any outdoor setting with Michael Healy Unique Outdoor Art. Catch a glimpse of a Snake, Spider or Dragonfly as you walk through your garden. Careful, that Salamander looks real. Decorate decks, patios, pool areas, gardens, outdoor walls and more with these handcrafted whimsical small bronze sculptures. Special Features Measures 4.75 x 3.75 Inches Use With or Without a Matching Stake 18 Inch Bronze Stakes Sold Separately, Item G29532 Looks Great Indoors or Out in any Decorative Setting Low Price Guarantee

Photo Wednesday: Real Life Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle

Obviously photoshopped, but the detail and idea was so cute I couldn’t pass up on sharing it on the site!

Tell me you don’t want an outfit like that for you turtle… I dare you!

Turtle Mating Ritual

Our turtles do the darndest things, right? Ever wonder why your turtle is flicking his webbed feet at another turtle or object? It’s a mating ritual! Check out this video to see a clear example of the behavior:

Pretty cool, huh? Seeing any other behaviors with your turtle that you don’t know what they are?

Friday Finds: Turtle Throw Dress

It’s summer, so most of us are definitely wearing breezy and comfortable dresses. (Guys, that’s directed at the gals, of course, unless you live in Hawaii and tend to wear grass skirts and other sorts of locations…)

So, when I found this particular article of clothing, you can imagine how excited I was about it!

Pelagic Women’s Throw Over Dress With Turtle Turtle, White, Pelagic Women’s Throw Over Dress With Turtle Turtle, White, . Something nice for the lady anglers out there, the Pelagic Throw-Over Dress is perfect for any outing on the water. Made of 100% ultra-soft and breathable cotton, this dress features the stunning artwork of Carol Lynne. Carol s unique style of hand-drawn tribalized marine art reflects her deep passion for the ocean and her belief that all life-forms are interconnected. Look closely and you will discover the ever-blending patterns of the ocean s sea creatures. Turtle design printed in brilliant gradient coloring. 100% Ultra-soft cotton.

Photo Wednesday: World Turtle Day

No, today isn’t World Turtle Day! I was too busy in my own shell and missed the celebration on May 23rd. However, hree is a photo from another website that did a better job of covering the event than I did:

They also have a few other photos with their post you should check out.

What did you do for World Turtle Day?

Train Your Turtle in Two Easy Steps!

Just saw a short, interesting video where this woman (girl?) shows how she trained her turtle to do stuff:

I wish I had seen this when my turtles were alive. I think I would have pulled them out of the tank more often!

Has anyone else trained their turtle in a similar way?

Article: Pet Turtle Care – How to Take Care of a Turtle

I love it when I find a good article on turtle care. This article has several great tips related to:

• turtle size
• care of a turtle with a turtle dock
• UV light
• the right foods
• shell care

Check out the article ‘Pet Turtle Care – How to Take Care of a Turtle‘ for the full scoop!

Photo Wednesday: Baby Sea Turtle

Photo Wednesday: Turtle

Turtle by annfrau, on Flickr

Photo Wednesday: Turtles

Turtles by Jahangir @, on Flickr