A Tuesday Snapshot #18

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Zumi Tye ©2024 Tremaine L. Loadholt

Every Tuesday, I will share a favorite photo I’ve taken within the week with all of you. This week, it is . . . Zumi Tye.

A little bit more about this one . . .

Zumi Tye Loadholt is our new Red-Footed Tortoise! It’s too young to tell the gender, but the name I’ve had in my head for weeks works for a male or a female. I’m happy with this selection as I gained additional education at the Reptile Zoo in Kernersville, NC on Saturday, March 23, 2024. This tortoise is better suited for my lifestyle and my living situation (apartment community).

I didn’t have much success searching for an aquatic turtle (which is what I had in mind for a couple of months), and I’m happy I took this route, instead.

The zoo had everything I needed for ZuZu in-store and slowly but surely, we are getting its terrarium enhanced and catered to my desirability for it. I have switched out the plants that came with it for a few others I purchased. I have purchased a water platform and a hiding/basking platform for ZuZu as well.

This pet will probably outlive me, but I am so happy and ready for this journey. I’ve got so much love to give, so why not lend it to a reptile, too?!

And if you’re wondering how Jernee Timid is handling this new addition to our family . . . she is completely unbothered and seems to stare at Zumi as if to say, “Oh, okay. You live in there? Well, stay in there, please.”

Stay tuned for next Tuesday’s snapshot.

Bonus photo!

Zumi Tye Stare ©2024 Tremaine L. Loadholt

8 thoughts on “A Tuesday Snapshot #18”

    • Oh, I don’t think so, Peter. Lol. ZuZu sleeps most of the day. But, it’ll definitely have cameos here for all to enjoy. It needs its beauty rest. 🤣😂😆

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  • Love this! Never thought I would be a reptile person until my kids kept bringing box turtles home. One day, our box turtle, Marley got away. I found it days later crossing one of the streets in our neighborhood. Now, don’t ask me how I knew it was Marley.😂 I rolled down my window and called its name. When it stopped and looked towards me, I knew it was Marley. The kids were so happy to have it back. I believe Marley died two years later. Had stopped eating. That was the last turtle we had. Enjoy Zumi Tye! How big will it get?

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    • This species can get from 12-16 inches long, over time, of course.

      Thank you! Tortoises are extremely alert and have a great deal of personality.

      I believe you when Marley turned and looked at you. I’m glad you were able to get it back home with you guys for a while longer.

      Thank you! 💜❤️💙

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