there 6 months old, i play with them alot. there friendly. but never want to bask on the floating log when i am around but when i leave the room i always come back to them basking on the log but as soon as they see me they dive back in?
why???
cheers!
2007-05-31 07:15:50 · 5 answers · asked by jay b 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Dress in camo and put a plant on your head. They will think you are a bush floating by.
2007-05-31 07:23:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friendly? They know you bring food, but otherwise you are a giant, scary, noisy monster to them.
Turtles are not good 'play with' pets- it stresses them badly. Just make sure they have a good home, and let them have a good time.
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2007-05-31 07:56:43 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's an instinctive reaction. Instinct tells them that when something is near, dive in the water. You can't fight instinct.
2007-05-31 07:24:34 · answer #3 · answered by Theresa A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can terrapins be friendly?
2007-05-31 07:18:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably just startles them when you come in. I wouldn't worry about it.
2007-05-31 07:19:04 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋