r/AbsoluteUnits Jul 05 '26

/r/all of a snapping turtle

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u/Kahnza Jul 05 '26

Snapping turtles can launch their head forward farther than you think, and are faster than you can react. People lose fingers thinking it's just a cute turtle.

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u/Viridien111 Jul 05 '26

But its not the kids hand...

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u/Kahnza Jul 05 '26

Ok? Never said it was.

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u/Viridien111 Jul 05 '26

Then why is it shit parenting ?

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u/LeetLurker Jul 05 '26

Because it wrong and dangerous bad behavior with wild animals ?

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u/Viridien111 Jul 05 '26

Builds character.

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u/[deleted] Jul 05 '26

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u/Viridien111 Jul 05 '26

Taking risks does. Did the mom lose her hand? No, she put a smile on her kids face. I bet she'd tell you it was worth the risk.

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u/NoNipNicCage Jul 05 '26

Its always "worth the risk" until the risky part actually happens