i have a tortoise she is eating well and is very alert but just lately she keep rubbing her self in a grinding motion as if she has a iitch any body have any idea's
2007-04-21 21:06:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Not sure what kind of tortoise you have, but just like anybody else, tortoises like a good scratch now and then. Not uncommon to see them rubbing their shells under a bush or other obstacle. Just watched one of mine doing that yesterday.
Julie, Director
Turtle Rescue of Long Island
2007-04-22 01:40:44 · answer #1 · answered by Julie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one too and he gets in the corner and does that. They are actually trying to dig! My Aquarium has sand and they ususally like to hybernate under the ground to avoid the light.
2007-04-22 10:30:59 · answer #2 · answered by Mo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop giving it itch powder. No she might have a rash take it to the vet.
2007-04-22 04:11:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would help to know the species, size, and what she is itching and how.
2007-04-25 22:02:06 · answer #4 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she is trying to remove the dead skin.
2007-04-22 04:40:41 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Stefanny ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋