The world according to me....

Looks cute, doesn't she? Turtles in tanks always do, but don't let that charismatic look fool you. They can chomp your fingers off. I saw it happen on two separate occassions, when people (who should have known better) tried to pet or feed sea turtles in tanks. I have heard stories of vengeful turtles from Larisa. My friends at the Topsail Turtle Hospital always tell me stories about the unique personalities (some sweet, others irascible) of the turtles being treated there before release. All told, the result is clear: exert caution around turtles in tanks!

Thanks to Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium for helping to rehabilitate the cold-stunned loggerhead in this photo.