She'll tell them, gently, that life isn't always fair for turtles. She will teach them to take care of themselves. Then, she'll let them fly away. (Oh, the turtle analogy...turtles don't fly.) Then she'll let them scoot away. :)

How can you really prepare anyone?

Teach them skills of the ninja warrior.

raw with a light vinaigrette, I thought. Bummer is apparently gestation is 60-90 days depending on conditions. Sounds like British Rail.

oooh. You touched it. Now you have salmonella!

that is an awesomw pic. turtle with attitude.

My son's turtles outside (can for size reference)

That would be an excellent Halloween costume.