Other Turtle Discussion :: I feel really really bad

[CV Cream]

I don't think my turt likes me. Every time i go near his tank, he'll swim under a rock, quick. And when i put my hand in the tank, he'll swim fast under the rock, and try to be away from my hand.

[CV Cream]

I don't think this is normal either. What could i have done to do this behaivior???

[CV Cream]

*What could i have done for her to do this behaivior*

[marisa]

How long have you had your turtle? I wouldn't take it personally. This is instinctive behavior on your turtle's part. It takes time for a turtle to become used to a person (and some never do as much as others). Some of my painteds will do the same, others won't.

[cprcheetah]

It took my Adult Zeke a few days to get used to me. He wouldn't bask in front of me, etc, I think it is an instinctive, protective behavior, and it just takes time for them to get used to you. But each turtle is different, I have read where some turtles never adapt to being held etc....but turtles aren't really a 'cuddly wuddly' pet....more pets to be fascinated with and pets to watch and observe...at least that's what I've learned so far.

[AliciaCarstens]

It's nice to know that it's not just happening to me. I fealt really bad, like I was freaking them (I have 2 ) out.

[IshMaster]

My Walnut freaked out evertime I walked in the room for about two years. But when I finally got her to a comfy, roomy, fancy new aquarium she was more than happy to see me.

If your turtle is comfortable AND s/he knows you and his/her surroundings then s/he will not avoid you.

Give it time! Remember you are a giant creature, distored through water and glass turtle's need time to adjust to seeing that tower over them.

[steve]

If your turtle still seems skittish, you should give it more time to adjust. You need to have some patience...

[Eastro]

Yea. that happened to me too. It still does somtimes. But my baby RES got use to me.... it takes time.

[flutterby]

Turtles can see us as "preditors" and they would react that way in the wild, its just instinct, it takes time for them to get used to us.