oh they definitely act different. One does anything he can to get away. another sometimes will swim into my hand if i put it in the tank.Kemul wrote:It depends on the turtle. Usually, a turtle doesn't like to be handled. Turtle is a
see-only pet most of the time, unlike cats or dogs.
Watch your turtles closely and you'll notice each has its own personality
i wash before and after handling (i rarely touch them though)jozzep wrote:I don't touch my turtles unless i have to...I treat them more like fish (admire in the tank).Others here hand feed them and have a personal relationship with them.
Keep in mind that turtles can carry diseases like salmonella so make sure to wash and sanitize after handling.
scripta_elegans wrote:I have one turtle who likes shell scratching, and one who hides at the bottom of his enclosure if my hand gets within 5 feet of him. Neither of them like to be picked up. Spike just tenses up a bit, but Sparky tries to bite every time.
mike hill wrote:Generally speaking, they don’t like to be touched. Some tolerate more than others. We must remember that these are reptiles and not mammals. The only time mine like me to have my hand near them is when I have food in it.
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