Bridgebob
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I was curious if that my Eastern Box can tell if I put a rubber snake in her turtle enclosure. She knew instantly it wasn't real!
It is probably due to the scent being incorrect for a snake. That being said, though, I don't believe box turtles (or any turtles/tortoises) fear or react to snakes in any way.I was curious if that my Eastern Box can tell if I put a rubber snake in her turtle enclosure. She knew instantly it wasn't real!
I would have thought that they would have kept a respectful distance. My EBT just ignored the rubber snake!It is probably due to the scent being incorrect for a snake. That being said, though, I don't believe box turtles (or any turtles/tortoises) fear or react to snakes in any way.
What reaction did you expect to see? Have you ever seen a turtle react to a snake? Years ago I used to keep snakes and turtles together in a large vivarium and the turtles totally ignored the snakes and vice-versa.
My Chihuahua recently died. The bravest companion I've ever had. She wasn't even afraid of Santa Claus!I'm pretty sure that my RF would eat a snake. Rubber or not.
YepMy Chihuahua recently died. The bravest companion I've ever had. She wasn't even afraid of Santa Claus!
Even the Pitt Bulls were afraid of Santa (and probably with good reason!). Santa is one scary dude.
Right.I’m guessing your EBT has no idea what your “rubber snake” resembles. All inanimate & non-edible things are pretty much the same, no threat to your tortoise, nothing it can or wants to eat.