Alice, the little Terrapin.

by Annabella
(Singapore)

Alice was a gift for my fourteenth birthday this year from a friend. I remember picking her out of all the many terrapins from the pet shop. She was frightened, as she was barely a baby, as the shopkeeper picked her up and put her into a bag with some water.


I lifted the bag to eye level, and smiled at her, & she kept her little eyes fixed on me as she bopped her head. From then on, I knew we were going to be great best friends.

On the way home, I was afraid to keep her in the bag, for I was scared she might get dizzy from the movement. I was concerned for her, & I loved her very much.

Her tank was beautiful. It had blue and white transparent pebbles, and a huge Mediterranean rock in the center of it for her to 'sun tan'. I watched her all day long, sleeping on the rock, and hiding in her favorite corner of her tank.

I fed her small pieces of cabbage and pellet, and I would put her in my palm while watching television and stroke her head. She would close her eyes and rest, listening to the sounds around her.

I've been her friend for hardly twenty-one days, and she passed away today. I miss Alice terribly, for she was a great friend and confidante.

I hope that she's in a better place now.

Rest in peace, Alice.

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Apr 10, 2010
Alice
by: Jessica

Poor alice thats soooooooooo sad, my tortoise shelby isnt allowed to be picked up quickly or put down quickly, Thats so unusual for her to die. There supposeed to live 200 years. It was maybe the bag or you might have picked her up too quickly that stops the tortoise digesting food and makes them ill. Have you got a new tortoise since? Thats so sad please read my adventures with shelby maybe it will cheer you up and RIP alice. http://www.totallytortoise.com/shelby-is-the-best-tortoise-in-the-world.html

Mar 10, 2010
alice
by: sarah

rip little alice <3

Jan 07, 2010
AWW
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She could of passed away from being in the bag

Jan 07, 2010
aww
by: Brionni

I feel so sorry for you she sounds sooooo cute ive just got a horsfield called holly sorry to bover you but could you put a picture up

May 25, 2009
sorry
by: jaY

IM SORRY SHE PASSED AWAY THAT IS VERY SAD I HAVE A TURTLE NAMED MYSTERY MISTY FOR SHORT AND YOUR STORY IS VARY SAD SHE COULD HAVE GOT SICK AND YOU DIDN'T REALIZE IT





SENCERLY

JAY

Nov 29, 2008
me
by: Anonymous

why did she pass away

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