General Care Discussion :: Can turtle bite/hurt themselves?

[RESCHIU]

I noticed a few times when I was feeding my turtle, there might be some food float over to her front paws, and she would take a bite of the food but ended up biting herself too , after she bit herself she wouldn't open her mouth to let go, has anyone seen their turtle do this before? they don't usually open their mouth once they get a hold of something doesn't it? should I watch out for it? I'm just worried Thanks

[megcornell]

I'm pretty sure she'd feel the pain before she could do serious injury.

[marisa]

What was she eating when she did that? My RES has appeared to be biting his claws when he got a piece of carrot speared on them. I wouldn't worry if it's only happened a few times, though. She just sounds like she had a bad aim.

What else do you feed your RES? Does she ever seem to bit at herself when there's no food around?