2007-10-24 12:42:57 · 7 answers · asked by bigschwinger 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
my mom and I encounter this situation alot--two turtles-- one makes it up over the rocks into the flower bed and the other is stuck on its back--we joke that the turtle says to the other go ahead without me you made it lol but we always turn him over so he can join his friend..anyway I think turtles can right theirselves with out our help.. it just takes awile
2007-10-24 12:53:49 · answer #1 · answered by Cat 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it can put itself back on the upright position on its own but be careful where it lands when tipped because it can easily drown if tipped on water.
Historically, hunters/poachers keep their stash of turtles on their backs when being transported.to prevent them from escaping. Some are even put on their back for months (during sea travel) but fatalities seldom happen, unless there is something really wrong with the turtle.
hope this helps.
2007-10-24 23:42:47 · answer #2 · answered by rafayel 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Most turtles in most situations can right themselves.
Water turtles kept in too-shallow of water often flip and drown, and sometimes land turtles flip in ways they cannot get back over and will eventually die of exposure.
In neither case, however, does just plain being on the back kill them. they don't like it and it is uncomfortable, but they are not automatically doomed.
2007-10-25 11:29:48 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
YES most of them can flip themselves back over, they do this with their neck muscles..BUT...humans should not do this for amusement. It adds undo stress...
Golden Turtle-Owner Of 4 Turtles
2007-10-26 00:38:55 · answer #4 · answered by AnimalManiac 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
sure it will ! Unless it's ill . Just be sure it has nothing getting in it;s way,
We have had a painter for three years bringing him in for winter (we live north ) and putting him in our small pond outdoors in summer . He can leave anytime but he chooses to stick around , He flips no problem . If your 's doesn;t it may not be well . Keep the area and water absolutely clean !
2007-10-24 19:51:47 · answer #5 · answered by lcb 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes it very interresting to watch but do it watch this video of one geting up from its back it rly interresting how it uses its head to flip around.
2007-10-24 20:30:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
it can get up it just takes a while
2007-10-24 19:45:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋