Catching Some Rays DUDE!

F/9.0, 1/320, ISO 160.

Red-Eared Slider Turtles 

What do turtles use to communicate?

A shellphone!

Interesting Fact: During brumation, T. s. elegans can survive anaerobically for weeks, producing ATP from glycolysis. The turtle’s metabolic rate drops dramatically, with heart rate and cardiac output dropping by 80% to minimise energy requirements.[25][26] The lactic acid produced is buffered by minerals in the shell, preventing acidosis.[27] Red-eared sliders kept captive indoors should not brumate. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-eared_slider )

 

 

22 Comments

  1. nkl.'s avatar

    lol you think that for the third one there is no space. she/he will jump on that dude on his back easy. lol

  2. Gail's avatar

    Love the photo and love Red Eared sliders! My sisters and I had several when we were growing up. One lived to be 33 years old!

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      Yes they are, as much as some people say they are corn, it still puts a smile on their face. Thank you very much for stopping by and checking out my work. Happy Blogging! πŸ™‚

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      Thank you very much, I am really glad to see that you enjoyed my work. I also appreciate your sharing with us. Thank you again and Happy Blogging! πŸ™‚

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      I am really glad to see that I am your kind of people. Thank you very much for stopping by and checking out my work. Happy Blogging! πŸ™‚

  3. Justine's avatar

    Adorable image, Lukas! I’m lucky if I spot even one turtle in a day! Thank you for the blog ‘like’. : )

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