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Topic: turtles.... pets or dinner?
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Sat 10/03/09 03:42 PM
i have just learned how to trap snapping turtles, i kinda enjoy it, but could do without the cleaning process. I have several properties that i manage that have fish ponds on them and i need to control the turtle population. Usually i release them somewhere else. Hve you tried turtle and/ or are you more of a turtle pet type?

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Sat 10/03/09 03:45 PM
I heard turtle soup is good. It's delicacies in Grand Cayman.. I wouldn't eat any tho... They are too kind to be eaten....laugh laugh

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Sat 10/03/09 03:48 PM
have you been to the Caymans? I built a bunch of condos there a few years back. Now that you mention it they have tyurtle farms there. I believe that they are the national critter. Anyway. i have tried fried turtle, it was ok but i wouldent crawl accross town for it on my knees or anything.

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Sat 10/03/09 03:48 PM
mmmmmmmmm speak for youself sister.....snappin turtle is excellent,but so is alligator..ive spent alot of time on the gulfcoast and louisianna...i love the food....yummm!

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Sat 10/03/09 04:09 PM
Edited by djchaos667 on Sat 10/03/09 04:12 PM

i have just learned how to trap snapping turtles, i kinda enjoy it, but could do without the cleaning process. I have several properties that i manage that have fish ponds on them and i need to control the turtle population. Usually i release them somewhere else. Hve you tried turtle and/ or are you more of a turtle pet type?


The cleaning is a bit of a pain, but turtle stew is great. Although I am yet to figure out the hot flash you get when you start eating it.


I heard turtle soup is good. It's delicacies in Grand Cayman.. I wouldn't eat any tho... They are too kind to be eaten....laugh laugh


Have you ever met a snapping turtle? I have a friend with 3 fingers on his right hand who would beg to differ with you. There is nothing "kind" about a snapping turtle. They are neither kind to people or the environment, to be honest they are right up there with gar and will decimate a fish population in record time.


have you been to the Caymans? I built a bunch of condos there a few years back. Now that you mention it they have tyurtle farms there. I believe that they are the national critter. Anyway. i have tried fried turtle, it was ok but i wouldent crawl accross town for it on my knees or anything.


I live in Florida, same weather, same turtles, I agree it isn't worth crossing town for, however you might find some eating places that server turtle that might buy them from you, depending on the size of the turtles in question.


mmmmmmmmm speak for youself sister.....snappin turtle is excellent,but so is alligator..ive spent alot of time on the gulfcoast and louisianna...i love the food....yummm!


Like I said I live in Florida and I lived in New Orleans for years and I agree snapping turtle is very good. However it isn't even in the same league as gator. Gator is beyond good, turtle simply can't compare.

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Sat 10/03/09 04:11 PM
How many turtles does it take to feed a family?



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Sat 10/03/09 04:13 PM

How many turtles does it take to feed a family?





Variables to consider, size of family and size of turtle. I will tell you where taste is concerned with snappers, bigger is not better. Medium sized taste's best.

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Sat 10/03/09 04:15 PM
I'd like to try it!

I think it would be hard to find here

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Sat 10/03/09 04:18 PM


i have just learned how to trap snapping turtles, i kinda enjoy it, but could do without the cleaning process. I have several properties that i manage that have fish ponds on them and i need to control the turtle population. Usually i release them somewhere else. Hve you tried turtle and/ or are you more of a turtle pet type?


The cleaning is a bit of a pain, but turtle stew is great. Although I am yet to figure out the hot flash you get when you start eating it.


I heard turtle soup is good. It's delicacies in Grand Cayman.. I wouldn't eat any tho... They are too kind to be eaten....laugh laugh


Have you ever met a snapping turtle? I have a friend with 3 fingers on his right hand who would beg to differ with you. There is nothing "kind" about a snapping turtle. They are neither kind to people or the environment, to be honest they are right up there with gar and will decimate a fish population in record time.


have you been to the Caymans? I built a bunch of condos there a few years back. Now that you mention it they have tyurtle farms there. I believe that they are the national critter. Anyway. i have tried fried turtle, it was ok but i wouldent crawl accross town for it on my knees or anything.


I live in Florida, same weather, same turtles, I agree it isn't worth crossing town for, however you might find some eating places that server turtle that might buy them from you, depending on the size of the turtles in question.


mmmmmmmmm speak for youself sister.....snappin turtle is excellent,but so is alligator..ive spent alot of time on the gulfcoast and louisianna...i love the food....yummm!


Like I said I live in Florida and I lived in New Orleans for years and I agree snapping turtle is very good. However it isn't even in the same league as gator. Gator is beyond good, turtle simply can't compare.


I love gator too, although I don't often get the opportunity to eat it.

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Sat 10/03/09 04:20 PM
Edited by djchaos667 on Sat 10/03/09 04:23 PM

I'd like to try it!

I think it would be hard to find here


Try the Bourbon Street Bar and Grill, 346 W 46th St, New York - (212) 245-2030

You may have to take a trip into the city, but it's worth it.

I love gator too, although I don't often get the opportunity to eat it.


There are a lot of gator farms, so it isn't really that costly anymore. One close to me is Gator Jungle in Ft. Christmas Florida, they do mail order.

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Sat 10/03/09 04:22 PM


I'd like to try it!

I think it would be hard to find here


Try the Bourbon Street Bar and Grill, 346 W 46th St, New York - (212) 245-2030

You may have to take a trip into the city, but it's worth it.



Thanks!!!

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Sat 10/03/09 04:23 PM



I'd like to try it!

I think it would be hard to find here


Try the Bourbon Street Bar and Grill, 346 W 46th St, New York - (212) 245-2030

You may have to take a trip into the city, but it's worth it.



Thanks!!!


Happy to help

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Sat 10/03/09 04:36 PM
Turtle is yum. Soup and steaks are the most common. The turtle in Cayman is Endangered Green Sea Turtle. They release thousands from the turtle farm and produce tons of turtle meat to sell locally.

Snapping turtle is not a pet ... ever. Clean them and eat them or take them someplace and let them go but never keep one. You'll get hurt.

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Sat 10/03/09 04:43 PM
..... actually some people do keep them as pets.....

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Sat 10/03/09 04:48 PM

..... actually some people do keep them as pets.....


I kept one as a pet ... till it bit the crap out of me.

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Sat 10/03/09 04:58 PM


I'd like to try it!

I think it would be hard to find here


Try the Bourbon Street Bar and Grill, 346 W 46th St, New York - (212) 245-2030

You may have to take a trip into the city, but it's worth it.

I love gator too, although I don't often get the opportunity to eat it.


There are a lot of gator farms, so it isn't really that costly anymore. One close to me is Gator Jungle in Ft. Christmas Florida, they do mail order.


Good to know, thank you. I have a brother in Fla. Note to self -- call him to ship me some gator.

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Sat 10/03/09 05:33 PM

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Sat 10/03/09 06:21 PM
Maybe you can supply some of the local restaurants with a steady supply. Convince them to but it on the Menu????

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Sat 10/03/09 06:22 PM
drool Turtle Soup drool

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Sat 10/03/09 06:23 PM
Edited by Modela on Sat 10/03/09 06:25 PM

have you been to the Caymans? I built a bunch of condos there a few years back. Now that you mention it they have tyurtle farms there. I believe that they are the national critter. Anyway. i have tried fried turtle, it was ok but i wouldent crawl accross town for it on my knees or anything.


Yes, I've been to Grand Cayman several times... One of my destination for relaxation... I love it there and swimming with sting grays is fun and enjoyable.

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