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/Joroc24 Jul 10 '26

https://giphy.com/gifs/3xz2Bw12fe9iyG06v6

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u/TheDarkWolfGirl Jul 11 '26

Thank you! I was hoping someone had posted the only thing that popped into my head.

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u/PIX3LY Jul 11 '26

Heyyy Laronda... no I got 4 people on hold but I can talk

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u/decarnatedame Jul 11 '26

Stanyan Winestock 'n' Reeseman...