Does your sulcata do this?

[bigbeaks]

Hi everyone... I have a question about my sulcata baby. Every time I pick him up he pees, and if I continue to hold him he will poop. Am I just "lucky" to have the only baby tortoise that does this or does anyone else's do this? Is this something maybe he will grow out of?
Thanks!
Chris

 

[dmmj]

It is a defense mechanism, he will grow out of it.

 

[jensgotfaith]

Been there, done that and had ne time that it got all over me.

 

[bigbeaks]

It is a defense mechanism, he will grow out of it.

Good! Cause he has pretty good aim lol

 

[dmarcus]

It is a defense mechanism, he will grow out of it.

I agree with this..

 

[nikki0601]

Yes mine does this too, not every time I pick him up but when I examine his shell, rubbing and pressing for softness etc, the above post is right, its just defense

 

[lisalove]

Yep-defense!!!
Yesterday it got all over me...cute little guy!

 

[Tom]

Yep. Normal. Some are more prone to it than others, but it should subside in the next few weeks.

 

[Weda737]

This is why mine goes straight to the soaking tub before I try to handle and inspect him. He gets it all out in the soak first.

 

[cemmons12]

Cooper use to do this, he stoped when he was about 4 months old. Good luck!

 

[Linzbragg]

This is why mine goes straight to the soaking tub before I try to handle and inspect him. He gets it all out in the soak first.

Mine also loves to relieve himself during a warm soak.