Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/turtle-smile/

Exotic pets might not be as soft and furry as dogs and cats, but they surely are adorable on their own. Reptiles, amphibians, insects, fish, and others can easily win hearts. Your house will always be filled with joy due to their presence. Those pets don’t only become your friends because they can also be your source of knowledge. Since humans don’t get to interact with exotic animals daily, there is little information about their personalities. Do snakes love pets, or do capybaras also ask for cuddles? Although you could search it up on the internet, animal personalities vary. That’s why there’s excitement about adopting an exotic pet. You’ll never know what happens and what discoveries lie ahead.

On social media, you’ll find pet parents who share their everyday life with exotic pets. Due to curiosity, people take an interest in those contents leading to continuous engagement. Each post is an excellent reference whenever others decide to adopt an exotic pet. It’s informative and highly entertaining for netizens. You’ll find reptiles with their quirks, birds with their hilarious antics, and so much more. One turtle even showcased its smiling face, which made people feel happy and weirded out at the same time. The short clip was posted by amonaloli12 with the caption, “How can you resist smiling back at this adorable turtle?” It impressively caught the attention of 10k upvotes and hundreds of comments.

In the video, you’ll see a turtle looking straight at the camera. The turtle was widely smiling with those big eyes, and it was highly contagious. Who would’ve thought that a reptile could look so soft? It indeed looked cute, but the majority of Redditors in the comment section were terrified by its facial expression. “I don’t know if there’s a word for this, but I get scared when there’s a disconnect between something’s face and what’s really thinking. I think this is why spiders freak me out so much. It’s like its face is just a decoration on its head. The actual creature is patient, calculating and hungry. This turtle is definitely cuter than a spider though,” johnsolomon commented.

How can you resist smiling back at this adorable turtle? 🐢
by u/amonaloli12 in aww

Others also pointed out that the turtle looked like it was preparing to bite a finger. Greenmtn82 wrote, “He wants to bite your finger. Just let him, he’s cute.” The comment section was divided into different reactions, and each response made sense. They were curious, captivated, and terrified of the turtle’s smile. What does the smile really convey? Was the turtle really just happy, or was it just his facial structure? You might want to share your thoughts in the comment section. Engage with other Redditors or send the post to a friend to interpret the turtle’s smile for a fun conversation.

Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog