Other Turtle Discussion :: Does your RES yawn?

[malloc]

I've seen them yawn quite a few times. They are stationary on the rock and suddenly they opened their mouth and yawn.

Oh mine. They have big mouth.

Quite a magnificant sight. Too bad I do not have camera on hand.

[kneecole]

Yeah I've seen mine yawn a few times. But it happens so quick and as soon as you're scream "look!" it's all over. haha

[sonyj]

If it happens frequently or regularly this could be a sign of illness, RI. Infrequently or seldom is OK. Do they seem healthy otherwise? How often do they yawn?

[mikedpirone]

I've caught mine do it on occasion. They seem to do it when they have been basking for long periods of time and are half asleep on the dock.

[RESCHIU]

They can yawn underwater too, and yes they sure do have big mouth
Always wish I could shoot a picture of my turtle while he's yawning.

When they yawn does it mean that they are sleepy?
how long a day do they usually sleep?

[daredevilgirl013]

I saw mine yawn once. As soon as he got on the basking dock, he turned, looked at me, and yawned. As if to say I bore him or something.

I don't know how long my turtle sleeps, been trying to figure that one out.