A Grumpy Turtle

We have had RED EAR SLIDER TURTLES for pets since March of 1995. My parents found that my brother Todd was allergic to dogs years before. My mom found a little turtle pond with three quarter sized turtles in it for sale at a yard sale. My dad agreed that Todd and I could have them. Dad didn't think they would live long. Those three turtles, Pumpkin, Ginger, and Spice, have now had their own children, who have had their own children. We have enjoyed the turtles, and have added several land turtles to our turtle enclosures.

This is Ginger, JR. He looks just like his dad, and is grumpy like him, too!
Todd trying to get Ginger, JR to 'smile'.

That might could be considered a smile, if Ginger, JR wasn't

HISSING!

He sure is a grumpy turtle!