Obviously, we've no idea how to care for turtles so are busily reading up on it.
How cool! Thank you Bir xx
Check these out!! Anna bought me turtles!! Barack and Michelle, they live on our coffee table. Barack's quite a mover, Michelle's slightly more shy, but they're both awesome. Obviously, we've no idea how to care for turtles so are busily reading up on it. How cool! Thank you Bir xx
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Sally B
11/2/2010 04:23:29 am
Clearly the adoption criteria in China are very lax. Can you imagine we'd have been allowed to go home with Maverick if we'd displayed such scant knowledge about his care? Read quick for the sake of these little creatures.
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DAD
11/2/2010 06:00:24 am
Ed ... I have also read up about how to look after turtles ... "Put the turtle meat in a large saucepan with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne and the water. Bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that rises to the top. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon transfer the meat to a platter. Cut the meat into 1/2 inch dice and reserve the liquid. In another large sauce pan, combine the butter and flour over medium heat, stirring constantly for 6 to 8 minutes to make a dark roux. Add the onions, shallots, bell peppers and celery. Stir occasionally and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender. Add the bay leaves, thyme and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the turtle meat. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the Worcestershire sauce, the remaining salt and cayenne, the turtle stock (about 6 cups) lemon juice, and sherry. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the parsley, green onions, and eggs and simmer for 45 minutes. Garnish with green onions and chopped eggs." I suspect however that Anna may expect you to wait until Barack and Michelle have popped their little Chinese clogs !
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11/2/2010 06:35:42 am
ED! I have just noticed you have a site and came upon this turtle entry on your blog. I have always been a little obsessed with turtles and have cared for many both in Canada and El Salvador...please please please read up on yours! What kind are they? Can I help? I just got a new one in June and he/she (too early to tell) is where my friends say my T.V should be. He's more fun to watch though. Write!
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11/2/2010 06:38:09 am
They look like Red Ear Sliders by the way, like my guy... :D
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Ed Mason
11/6/2010 07:27:38 pm
I've examined the turtles pretty closely, and can't make out ears of any colour Brenda. I'll post some close-up pictures soon.
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