Turtle Farts raise an Alarming Stink

[Jangler]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/wildlife/6816697/Aquarium-lowers-water-levels-after-feeding-turtles-brussel-sprouts.html

Staff at the Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre in Norfolk give turtles a seasonal treat of brussel sprouts at Christmas which provide a healthy dose of vitamins, minerals and fibre.

However, the turtles, like humans, are prone to heavy bouts of flatulence after eating the vegetables.

Last year a turtle at a Sealife Centre triggered overflow alarms in the middle of the night after the splashes from gassy bubbles hit overflow sensors.

Now the Yarmouth turtle tank -12 feet in depth and width holding 250,000 litres of water along with George the 3ft long green turtle - has been partially emptied for the festive season.

Thousands of litres have been removed to lower the water by a six inches and keep the sensitive alarms clear.

Displays Supervisor Christine Pitcher said: ''Last time an aquariist had to dash to the centre in the middle of the night, so we're not going to take any chances.

[Bobby]

I think that would make anyone fart. Kinda one of those things that annoying cousin everyone has eats just to piss people off at reunions.

[Jangler]

I love'em, and now I know why!