Turtle power! Tiny Dwight who was rescued from the gutter set to star in children's book after his 1.5-inch adventures make him a huge hit on social media

  • Owner Mike Miller found the tiny reptile in a drain in Colorado 
  • His Facebook page has 60million views and 15,000 followers on Instagram
  • The three-month-old western painted turtle is smaller than a strawberry
  • Now set to be the star of a children's book and a video-game character  

By Kate Pickles For Mailonline

Published: 06:15 EST, 5 August 2015 | Updated: 11:06 EST, 5 August 2015

A tiny turtle pictured riding a toy motorbike and balancing on a strawberry is to become the star of a children's book after taking social media by storm.

Dwight the Turtle has over 60million views on Facebook and more than 15,000 followers on Instagram, including celebrity fan actor Tyrese Gibson from 2 Fast 2 Furious.

The three-month-old western painted turtle, which measures just 1.5 inches, was rescued from a gutter in Colorado by new owner Mike Miller.

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Star: Dwight the Turtle, who has over 60million views on Facebook, is to become the star of a children's book

Star: Dwight the Turtle, who has over 60million views on Facebook, is to become the star of a children's book

The social media and marketing specialist spotted Dwight's internet potential and set up an Instagram page for his new pet.

Now the reptile's adventures have inspired a children's book which will be published later this year.

Mr Miller, 23, said: 'To break the internet all you need is a cute animal. People love him because of his size and because he is such a go-getter.

'Dwight loves to climb and then often falls over. But no matter how big the obstacle is he will always tackle it.

'That's what the audience really love about him. I get a lot of comments saying that he is an inspiration because when he falls over, he just flips around on to his front no matter what.

Turtle power: Dwight has become an internet hit after his owner posted pictures on social media every day

Turtle power: Dwight has become an internet hit after his owner posted pictures on social media every day

Tiny: Dwight measures just 1.5 inches and was rescued from a gutter in Colorado and is now thriving

Tiny: Dwight measures just 1.5 inches and was rescued from a gutter in Colorado and is now thriving

Going for a ride: Dwight's antics have seen him generate 15,000 followers on Instagram and landed him a book deal

Going for a ride: Dwight's antics have seen him generate 15,000 followers on Instagram and landed him a book deal

Mr Miller revealed he was contacted by a publisher and that the tiny turtle has inspired a children's book which is set to be published by the end of the year.

As well as the children's book Mike has lots planned for Dwight, including an smartphone app and a hand console game featuring his fun-loving pet. 

'He is semi-aquatic so I taught him to swim and my younger brother named him Dwight.

'When Dwight came into the my life I saw an opportunity so I instantly made a Instagram page for him. It started off just for fun but he actually loves being on camera.

'Twice a week I normally film him playing for a full hour then edit it down to seven seconds. It's really fun for me too, I buy some props then I just let him do his thing. I love him to death.' 

Weighing in: The tiny three-month-old western painted turtle has attracted a massive following on social media

Weighing in: The tiny three-month-old western painted turtle has attracted a massive following on social media

Eggstrordinary: Dwight the turtle, seen her balancing on an egg, has become a star since his owner posted pictures on social media

Eggstrordinary: Dwight the turtle, seen her balancing on an egg, has become a star since his owner posted pictures on social media

Oozing style: The cool character has been pictured driving several cars, a motorbike and balancing on other objects

Oozing style: The cool character has been pictured driving several cars, a motorbike and balancing on other objects

 

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