General Care Discussion :: Skittish turtle

[Telmob]

Alright so i got my turtle for my dorm, hes quite happy and i have everything that a good healthy turtle needs!

but im just curious as to one thing, ive never been in my room when he basks, when i get back from class, he instantly jumps off his floating cork and goes swimming

are all turtles like this or is it because hes still new? its only been like 3 days, but im just curious

also, ive tried feeding him in a seperate area then his aquarium, but he doesnt eat. i susually put him in a tupperware with his tank water and the food, but for now, i feed him in his tank then :S and the ghost shrimp eat up left overs



thanks for your time

[chrisinva]

Mine have been like that on most occasions it's very very rare to be in the same room while they bask

[ScrewZoo]

My turtles got use to me being in the room all the time so i can be within inches of them basking and they dont mind, just let them warm up to you. but yes it is normal.

[francinemarie]

well my turtle does it sometimes. most of the time because she gets startled. but if i approach her slowly, sometimes she just stays there & i can get REALLY close. several times she just stays there & continues basking. most of the time i can get as close as right in front of her & she won't move !