General Care Discussion :: RES getting on dock and jumping off constantly

[Ranger The Red Ear Slider]

Ranger has been getting on his dock sitting there for a few seconds then jumping off and then repeating 5-10 times.
Why does he do this? is he bored or something?
He only does this at night.

[shedreamsinred]

He's probably just having fun. If you were in a tank all day with a dock to jump off of, it would probably become a good source of entertainment, right?

[Ranger The Red Ear Slider]

Haha yeah he does look like he enjoys it cause he swims back really fast to the dock and climbs on it

[Sir Max]

yeah...hes a slider...enough said

[Ranger The Red Ear Slider]

like every time you post a comment on my questions it seems like you think my question is dumb

[Sir Max]

sorry if i come off rude

i didnt mean it

[Ranger The Red Ear Slider]

Its okay

[untsmurf]

Are you moving over to watch him bask? This would cause him to dive (slide) back into the water. Even if you're not, it's not abnormal behavior. Just make sure your temperatures are accurate.

[steve]

I agree with Christi. Since your a new keeper, you're learning a great deal and have lots more to learn. You're new to turtles and he's in a new home with the "giant head" looking at him. Make sure the setup is solid and give him a bit of time to adjust.

[Ranger The Red Ear Slider]

Yeah Im still learning im not moving over to look at him he just does it on his own

[jwinters]

My turtle does that at night too! My grandma stayed over last night and Turtley kept her awake by doing that. XD

[Ranger The Red Ear Slider]

haha yeah he does it for hours while Im a sleep i've gotten used to it though

[TartarugaVerde]

happen to me all day... my tank is right next to my bed...my tv is over the tank so im watching tv and Spiky is doing all his tricks to get my attention =)

[Ranger The Red Ear Slider]

haha mine is in the front of the room so when im on my little couch i see him getting on and off nonstop for hours!

[TartarugaVerde]

they have fun !!!