Tortoise Gender Reveal

Zumi Tye’s a G I R L! (NaPoWriMo #21) Zumi Tye Loadholt and her first visit to our vet’s office. Dr. Edmonds, the Exotic Pets Vet, was so taken aback by Zumi. She kept saying she was a brave girl, and complimented me on the variety of foods I feed her, and my overall caretaking abilities, as this is my first reptile. Zumi pretty much gave them a show. Lol! So much personality on this one! I would have never guessed she was/is a girl, but here we are! Photo Collage Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt Two years and 249 grams later, The Vet announces a girlIs who I’m raising, and a tinyPart of me is disappointed. I laugh. I shake my head, “No”.I stand in total disbelief. I am unmoved because no oneCould’ve told me Zumi isAnything other than a maleTortoise. And while I’m eager to see if She’ll continue to flaunt herPersonality, remain vocal, andKeep my pockets trauma-free,I would’ve bet money on dude-life.And I would’ve lost. Scattered Words: Hardcover $26.00 USD|Scattered Words: eBook $11.00…