General Care Discussion :: Ok Murdock flashing his junk.

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Post Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:49 pm   Ok Murdock flashing his junk.

What is the purpose of turtles flashing they shlongs? Murdock did it again. Does this mean he wants to mate?
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Post Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:18 pm   

In my experience they do it most when they've first matured. It's probably fluctuating hormones. After awhile it happens less and less.
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Post Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:19 pm   

There are a number of reasons as why they would do it. As long as it can easily go back in and is not injured in anyway, it's OK.
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Post Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:27 pm   

One of the first turtle books I read actually had instructions on how to lube up your turtle if he gets stuck like that. I'm sure it's serious but I'm immature so I had to laugh.
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Post Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:37 pm   

It's just a sign that he is going thru puberty. :)
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