The Dudes

Yesterday we took Donatello to Cub Scouts to show him to the boys.  They were learning about nature, ecosystems, and the like. The boys really liked feeding him little shrimps and got a kick out of watching him try to eat them.  He is pretty funny.  So is Patrick.  She has become pretty huge compared to Donny and sometimes turns a little nasty on him and tries to bite off his feet.  But he's quick and always manages to get away.

Donny's favorite spot is just slightly under the water and resting on this purplish rock.  He does like getting out of the water and basking though.

Sometimes they like to bask together.  Their basking area is getting a little too small for both of them, so Donny will climb on top of Patty.  They kind of sink into the water.  It is hard to catch them like this because usually Patrick skits off the rock as soon as we walk by, knocking Donatello off as she goes.

 

Our guys spend most of their time in the water.  We feed them once a day and they go crazy for the food.  We also like to taunt them by pointing at them.  They usually try to bite our fingers through the glass.  We also laugh when they (mostly Donny) seem to be trying to dig a hole in the corner of the tank. 

That's the dudes for ya!  Bye-bye for now!