Hi everyone,
I have a young tortoise, just under a year old. He’s a feisty little character and full of life. I really want him to trust me more (at the moment his interest in me is a healthy mixture of caution and “you’re just my food supplier”).
I spend time talking to him, and I handle him only in short bursts and not too frequently. I pet his head and he seems to enjoy that, but eventually gets bored. I do hand feed him, but it all depends on how tasty the food is. Honestly,
bored of me 99% of the time!
I just want to know what you guys have done to build a relationship with your tortoises. I’m planning to have him for many, many decades so I really want him to enjoy his long life with me, and not just be my disgruntled neighbour.
Thanks so much guys!
Karen
I have a young tortoise, just under a year old. He’s a feisty little character and full of life. I really want him to trust me more (at the moment his interest in me is a healthy mixture of caution and “you’re just my food supplier”).
I spend time talking to him, and I handle him only in short bursts and not too frequently. I pet his head and he seems to enjoy that, but eventually gets bored. I do hand feed him, but it all depends on how tasty the food is. Honestly,
bored of me 99% of the time!
I just want to know what you guys have done to build a relationship with your tortoises. I’m planning to have him for many, many decades so I really want him to enjoy his long life with me, and not just be my disgruntled neighbour.
Thanks so much guys!
Karen