I have a pet turtle and HER name is ZACK she is not even a turtle she acts like a dog. turtles don't make vocal sounds but she dose she will only make them if you rub her or scratch her. zack also knows how to dance all she dose is lift up her butt area and shakes it like crazy. she can beg and fetch and will follow you around. the thing zack loves to do the most is cuddle up in bed. she leaves presents on the bed too. if you know what i am talking about. so what do you think of my turtle? or is this normal?
2007-06-29 03:41:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Not really, but do you have a dog? Sometimes animals will mimic others, or maybe the petstore had dogs? She seems quite interesting though.. =) And ive never heard of a turtle who does those things.
2007-06-29 03:45:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is not a lot of helpful info here- esepcially what species is Zack?
Some species are far more active and playful than others.
However, some of your comments really worry me. Sleeping with a turtle is not very sanitary for either of you- you can possibly get Salmonella from her droppings and she can really easily get a respiratory infection from you.
Also- most turtles feel safer and happier sleeping in water- but we would need to know the species to know if this is the case here.
Most turtles enjoy a good head scratching or rubbing, and almost all turtles learn to beg quickly.
My concern is that you may be treating her more like a person or dog, or some other mammal than you are like the reptile she is.
You can try http://www.austinsturtlepage.com and see if Zack is getting the best care and diet.
If she is, great and congratulations! If not, it is never too late to make things better!
2007-06-29 13:23:34 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never had a turtle so do not know if it is normal. Doesn't sound normal at all, but there is no harm from what you are saying.
Sounds like you have the best pet turtle in the world !!!
2007-06-29 10:44:59 · answer #3 · answered by vikky b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say you have a kick-*** turtle and I would just be honored to have such an intelligent herp.
2007-06-29 10:45:26 · answer #4 · answered by Herper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She sounds delightful. She might not be normal but she sounds like a lot of fun.
2007-06-29 10:49:28 · answer #5 · answered by CedarledgeWIT07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's definitely a special turtle...
2007-06-29 11:10:17 · answer #6 · answered by Paige 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a little bit normal.
i think you have to stanby and call a crazy doctor
2007-06-29 10:53:14 · answer #7 · answered by ROCKFORD FOSGATE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what medications are you on???
2007-06-29 10:44:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋