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Swimming with the turtles at the world famous Seven Mile Beach in the Grand Cayman Islands.
Stayed at: Harbour Heights
Male painted turtles (Chrysemys picta) have extremely long front claws as shown here, which are used during courtship. Females have short claws but are larger in overall size. Courting takes place in the water: the male moves backwards facing the female while waving the long claws in a trembling motion along the sides of her head and neck. Mating takes place if the female is receptive to the male's display. The painted turtle is a common species in many areas of the US.
(c) The Field Museum, Alan Resetar, Acting Divisional Manager & Collection Manager, Division of Amphibians and Reptiles
I will never forget this very moment.
I was snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef when a giant sea turtle, the size of me swam beneath me. I didn't think I'd got any photos of my new friend, so when I got back on the boat and found this picture I was more than excited.
I like to visit my old friend, the Snapping Turtle. In another pond I like to visit, the Painted Turtles have all disappeared and I was wondering if he had buried himself in the mud yet (11/8/2001).
"See the TURTLE of enormous girth!
On his shell he holds the earth,
His thought is slow but always kind;
He holds us all within his mind
On his back the truth is carried,
And there are love and duty married
He loves the earth and loves the sea,
And even loves a child like me."
-Stephen King
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