2006-12-30 17:41:54 · 14 answers · asked by bustermars 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I would think so. Mine can, because he always pulls his head in his shell when the door opens/closes like it scares himl.
2006-12-30 17:45:18 · answer #1 · answered by candycane 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Turtles and tortoises have the structure to hear, but do not respond to most sounds.
They can feel vibrations, are thought to be able to hear certain frequencies*, and have a sense of smell and vision about equal to a human's (although the only colors they see are the reds.)
(*- it is hard to test to see if they are responding to the vibration received though the ear or the shell at certain frequencies.)
2007-01-02 00:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They can definitely hear. Mine respond to their names, but they do hear at a lower frequency than other creatures. (as in, don't call out in a high-pitched voice...they may ignore you or not even hear the sound) I also have one tortoise who responds to many other vocalizations, both from the humans and the cats.
Trust me though...they are definitely not slow, unless they want to be! Mine are very speedy!!
Good luck!
2007-01-02 14:12:51 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, they have to hear whats coming near them weather to hide in their shell or not and when they hear they can hear from 2 miles away whats coming their way!
Good Luck**
always:mimi
2006-12-31 10:36:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I know for a fact that they are able to hear! They may be one of the slowest but i believe they are one of the smartest lil creatures!
2006-12-31 03:17:29 · answer #5 · answered by youknow!!!!!! 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yep, They have ears and are pefectly able to hear. They will even respond to certain voices calling their name after a while.
2006-12-31 11:29:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes.
2007-01-02 19:58:59 · answer #7 · answered by Jesse E 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They don't have ears like our ears. They have sensitive skin that senses vibrations in the water and a sensitive nose that leads them to food.
2006-12-31 01:49:11 · answer #8 · answered by RenaMac 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. Mine always stuck his head back into his shell when I sneeze.
2006-12-31 03:47:04 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ Stefanny ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes they can so dont say bad words in front of it or it might repeat them
2006-12-31 03:01:17 · answer #10 · answered by guerop3 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋