My turtle has never been shy. Its always swam to me if I get near the tank and she will bask even with people in the room. Shes always been used to seeing people as my home is not that large and she is in an area thats frequently passed by. Ive noticed lately though that she has become a little shy.
Today itself when I went to feed her she dove down to the bottom of the tank and put her head in her shell. When she finally realized I was there with food, she shot up to the surface again. Also she refuses to bask with me in the room now. Hmmm..... She acts like Ive traumatized her somehow!
I dont know if its the new tank or what but I think I had seen her do this in the old tank lately too. Do they become more shy as they get older?