Turtle and Tortoise Show Today

Dog and cat shows are popular among breeders and pet owners alike.? Now turtle and tortoise owners, breeders, and other kinds of terrapin enthusiasts can revel in their own tortuga glory at the 37th annual Turtle and Tortoise Show in New York today.

From 11am to 5pm members of New York Turtle and Tortoise Society and their guests can show off their collection of turtles and tortoises to win ribbons based on many of the same characteristics used to judge dogs and cats.

Many rules and regulations apply (so check out their website), but if you can over to the show, it should be a good time!

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Turtle Names

I have two Red-Eared Sliders and a Mississippi Map Turtle.? One of the sliders and the map were rescued from the animal clinic I work at since the previous owners could not care for them any longer (a common problem with water turtles when the owners realize how large of an enclosure they require).

My original slider is named Antoinette (Toni for short), the rescued slider is named Stumpy since she only has three legs (one was almost entirely amputated due to a severe infection when she was tiny), and the map is named Clover (after a cat with the same name since they had similar personalities).

How did you name your turtles?

Photo ? Michelle Broadworth

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