JoshSloane
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Hi Everyone,
I'm sure this topic has been discussed a lot, but I still wanted to ask the experts. I've had my hatchling sulcata for about 7 months now. He seems to be very healthy, has a voracious appetite and enjoys his soaks. I've noticed that since I brought him home, that he seems pretty frightened by me. Even after 6+ months of daily maintenance in his cage, he still walks away from me and hides the second I open his enclosure.
I know that tortoises don't especially love contact at a young age, but I do want him to grow into an animal that can trust me, and isn't terrified. What can I do to help him lose this fear? Or is this something that will change once he grows up a bit?
I'm sure this topic has been discussed a lot, but I still wanted to ask the experts. I've had my hatchling sulcata for about 7 months now. He seems to be very healthy, has a voracious appetite and enjoys his soaks. I've noticed that since I brought him home, that he seems pretty frightened by me. Even after 6+ months of daily maintenance in his cage, he still walks away from me and hides the second I open his enclosure.
I know that tortoises don't especially love contact at a young age, but I do want him to grow into an animal that can trust me, and isn't terrified. What can I do to help him lose this fear? Or is this something that will change once he grows up a bit?