Aug 05
2008
Tomato Eating Beast Apprehended!
I knew someone–besides me–was eating my tomatoes. I blamed it on woodchucks, squirrels, even skunks. But now I know the truth, because I caught him red-handed.
A short while ago I was sitting on the garden bench and saw one of the tomato plants swaying to and fro. At the bottom, I could see movement of some beastie attacking the low-handing fruit. On close inspection, I saw this Eastern Box Turtle standing on his two hind legs munching away. Oh, he looks timid now. But he is a tomato eating beast!
To be fair, I have encountered him in the garden before–under flowers and leaves. But I had never put two and two together. You can bet he has a big move coming to a new home far, far up the driveway. I don’t take kindly to tomato thieves.
He should pass that along to his friends before I get back out there.
Now, if he were eating my squash…
Robin
August 5th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Oh! what a beastie! LOL!
very persistent creature :)
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August 5th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
That is really funny(-: Poor thing is hungry(-:
August 5th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
I never knew turtles ate tomatoes. I know this is heresy but I’d probably rather have the turtle. Or are they very common where you live?
August 5th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
hahahaha. I did not know they could stand on two legs. Yes, he should be banished.
August 5th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
[...] love critters. (Especially when they don’t eat my tomatoes.) And I’ve been wanting to invite some chickens to live here at Bumblebee Garden for some [...]
August 6th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Never heard of a tomatoe turtle. Amazing!
Came here out of curiosity via Country Girl and Kelly. Very nice! I shall return.
August 11th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Awww… but he’s so cute! :)
August 14th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Ahhh, so cute. Build him an enclosure and plant his own crop! He’ll love it. He’ll also keep your snail population down. I love Box turtles, they are so fun to keep!
August 19th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
That is just too funny!!! Love it…just this afternoon I thought for sure I’d get a great photo of a large turtle sunning on a log in our pond…well, he saw me…of course and plop!…right back in the pond. Your gardens look great!
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:40 am
Haha…that photo is priceless. Nice capture. The tomatoes look wonderful!
July 18th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Great to have your camera ready, usually it’s some place else when a great shot like this comes up. Always plant enough for the critters!