A family in England are having second thoughts about their decision to adopt a pet turtle after the creature seemingly claimed their backyard as its territory has taken to violently defending its turf.
The trouble began when John French spotted the rambunctious reptile ramming its head against a glass aquarium at a garden center.
Clearly taken with the turtle, the dad decided to bring the creature, now dubbed 'Timmy,' home to join the French family.
The newly-adopted pet seemed to be adjusting well to a domesticated life at first, but the John and his wife soon noticed something odd about the animal.
It would appear that, after frequently being set free to roam in the family's backyard, Timmy has taken over the area and refuses to let anyone venture into his space.
Check out an amazing video of the tenacious turtle fending off perceived intruders and learn more about this strange story at the Coast to Coast AM website.