Funny holidays - Turtle Walking Day

Lizards, snakes, turtles and other representatives of the reptile order get along well with humans. These animals are unpretentious, have a friendly disposition, and do not cause allergies, unlike dogs and cats. Reptile lovers keep both waterfowl and land turtles. The owners not only feed, bathe and trim their pets’ nails, but also entertain them. In Russia, red-eared and Central Asian (steppe) turtles are most often found. The latter are often taken outside and allowed to wander in the grass. August 14th is Turtle Walking Day. To keep these exotic animals, terrariums or aquariums are purchased. The nutrition of turtles depends on the lifestyle of the reptile: the diet of waterfowl includes fish, meat, snails and worms. Children who prefer to live on land eat fresh vegetables, fruits, cottage cheese, boiled eggs and raw minced meat. Many of them are not averse to trying buckwheat, oatmeal or semolina porridge cooked in the traditional way. Land turtles, despite the peculiarities of their lifestyle, need to be bathed in warm water once a week. There are no strict recommendations regarding walks in the fresh air. However, taking into account the fact that the reptiles’ menu should include plantain, dandelion and coltsfoot, the street promenade is still recommended for them. Due to their small size and inconspicuous coloring, steppe tortoises can easily get lost in the grass. Therefore, owners should stick a bright sticker on the shell or mark the pet in another way. Turtle Walking Day is a great reason to take your pet to the park or forest. These exotic animals are very curious and intelligent, so getting to know the world around them will come in handy. It is known that land and aquatic turtles not only distinguish people by sight and identify owners by voice. Some species, such as the African trionix, are capable of playful behavior, and their Central Asian relatives easily find their way out of the maze and demonstrate other signs of high intelligence. The turtle is considered a symbol of longevity, slowness and sluggishness. Her walking speed is 1.5 km/h. But if the turtle sees a target, such as a favorite treat, the pace of its movement increases sharply. On land, the animal can reach speeds of up to 15 km/h. Therefore, in honor of the holiday celebrated on August 14, turtle races are organized in some European countries. The reptile competition is a traditional event that has been held at the Indianapolis Zoo since 1911. The prize for winning the turtle race is a plate of fruits and berries. Reptile races are also held in South America and Russia, and in China there are winter snow mountain descent competitions. Participation in this kind of entertainment suggests that pets are not alien to the desire for novelty. Therefore, caring owners take them outside and introduce them to the outside world on Turtle Walking Day.