Why does a passionate turtle enthusiast like author Lutz Prauser occasionally refer to his animals, which he keeps in his garden, as "nuisances"? Because it’s true. Despite all the love and passion for these ancient reptiles, turtles can sometimes put their owners under considerable stress. This happens, for instance, when an animal simply disappears on a cool summer day, remains unfound despite days of intense searching, and then suddenly - as if nothing happened - is sitting in the sun in its enclosure the next morning. Or when the animals simply don’t do what is expected of them. In return, turtles lead their owners to engage in numerous peculiar actions. At least, that seems to be the case when one observes their strange behavior from the perspective of those around them. Sometimes, turtle owners collect eggshells in the hotel after breakfast, and at other times, they carry them around.