Feb 25, 2016 #1 MichaelaW Well-Known Member 5 Year Member Joined May 20, 2015 Messages 735 Location (City and/or State) Harlingen, TX Do anyone's Manouria make a hissing sound when they are curious or excited; for example, feeding time? I have noticed this with mine quite frequently.
Do anyone's Manouria make a hissing sound when they are curious or excited; for example, feeding time? I have noticed this with mine quite frequently.
Feb 26, 2016 #2 Yvonne G Old Timer 10 Year Member! Platinum Tortoise Club Joined Jan 23, 2008 Messages 95,392 Location (City and/or State) Clovis, CA Yes. Most tortoise species will hiss. It's the air being forced out of the lungs as the tortoise draws in his head and legs.
Yes. Most tortoise species will hiss. It's the air being forced out of the lungs as the tortoise draws in his head and legs.