2006-06-13 17:27:07 · 12 answers · asked by rectalsaraus 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
GIVE HIM SOME DRINKS IT WILL LOOSEN UP
2006-06-13 17:33:04 · answer #1 · answered by jango 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try checking your water temperature. I have a red eared slider and a painted turtle in the same tank and both are very social. I have noticed that if the water is too cool, the turtles tend to pull up into thier shells more. I suggest using a submersible heater and a basking light to keep the temp around 70-76.
2006-06-14 04:13:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not quite sure what you mean, so I will address both posibilities (land and water).
If the turtle is in the water and it does not stick his head out of the shell, it is not normal. Turtles in water should swim, hide and then come on land to bask. When the turtles comes out of the water to bask on a log or rock, it will usually stick his head and limbs out sort of like Superman flying through the sky.
If you grab the turtle from the water and place him on a rock, it will likely stay in its shell and not come out. It will dive in the water to feel safer.
Aquatic turtles (sliders, painteds, cooters, maps, muds, musks, etc) need to be in water to feel safe. They must come on land on their own accord or else they will not stick their head out
Now, if you have a semi-aquatic turtle, like a box turtle or a tortoise, these terrestrial turtles will tuck its head in the shell when they feel threatened. It will take time for them to feel comfortable around you. Food is always a good motivator. Move slowly and with time, they will eat out of your hand, or even follow you for food.
Whether you have an aquatic turtle or land turtle (boxie or tort), if it is hiding in the shell, it means it is not comfortable. With more human interaction, they will lose that fear, however, in the wild, they need that instinct to survive. Undoing it is fine, but turtles are not cuddly creatures like mammals and should be observed like fish and other similar creatures.
2006-06-14 21:31:31 · answer #3 · answered by wu_gwei21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It needs a friend. Get another turtle. If it is a box turtle, they really aren't very social.
2006-06-14 14:29:38 · answer #4 · answered by sassyk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two turtles and I love them. Try taking it outside for a while and give it toys in it's living space. Turtles love climbing on stuff and like heat. Put a lamp on top of its tank and talk to it a lot. Take him out and let him run around if he does not walk or run them try to get it moving! GOOD LUCK!
2006-06-14 11:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by fairy_dust_xo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its a box turtle try putting it in water about 70 degrees f. it will come out. box turtles can swim so don't worry about it drowning. but don't leave it in the water to long it will get tired of swimming like a person and will drown eventually.
2006-06-17 03:47:45 · answer #6 · answered by scott h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turtles arent social pets, theyre more for looks, as amatter of fact they will hiss at you. ive had two box turtles, evander and tyson, for a year and they dont want to be messed with they just want food, and shelter and to be left alone. you shouldve got a cat or dog for socializing. i have 2 cats, lil man and sugar baby, two forgs, pudge and chubby(their not social either) and a beta named sushi also.
2006-06-14 21:58:54 · answer #7 · answered by carlas420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the turtle a playmate.
2006-06-14 00:30:57 · answer #8 · answered by firefly37830 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on if its a water turtle. If the water is too cold, they go into false hibernation. You can buy a small water heater at any pet store.
2006-06-14 12:39:47 · answer #9 · answered by carol9ricky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you really should let him get out with other turtles more often!!
2006-06-14 00:31:24 · answer #10 · answered by SidTheKid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure its enviroment is right for its breed the wrong enviroment will stress it out which in turn will cause it to fear its surrondings, hence it feels threatend and it hids
2006-06-14 14:58:47 · answer #11 · answered by sean s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋