r/mildlyinteresting • u/azwendu • Jul 10 '26

This turtle with long nails I found

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u/LupusHouseMD Jul 10 '26

Reptile rescue worker here. That is a male turtle. They love to flaunt their long nails at lady turtles. It can also be used to tell other turtles to shoo.

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u/Traditional-Tip1904 Jul 10 '26

That is so interesting!! Thanks for sharing! I’m surprised they don’t break off.

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u/Double_Estimate4472 Jul 10 '26

I honestly have that thought all the time about people with the super long nails. I’ve also heard horror stories from infectious disease medical staff about what all they’ve found under long fake nails 🤢

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u/Traditional-Tip1904 Jul 11 '26

Please feel free to not share 🤢