Sensitive shell

[LoutheRussian]

Lou seems to not mind when I stroke his shell unless I touch the shell right above the tail. When I do he startles and runs a few steps. He really really looked pissed after I did this. Is he alright or am I not giving him something he needs and it's causing sensitivity? Here's a picture of the spot in questiondirectly right of my finger on the line


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[Yvonne G]

Most tortoises are sensitive in this area and don't seem to like to be touched there.

 

[LoutheRussian]

Most tortoises are sensitive in this area and don't seem to like to be touched there.

Ok maybe there are a lot of nerve endings there or something


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[HJ1983]

I noticed that the other day. Maybe it's their tickle spot. Needless to say not scratching him there again.

 

[LoutheRussian]

I noticed that the other day. Maybe it's their tickle spot. Needless to say not scratching him there again.

Roger that. Ticklish or painful I'm keeping my hands away from there


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[HJ1983]

I noticed that the other day. Maybe it's their tickle spot. Needless to say not scratching him there again.

Roger that. Ticklish or painful I'm keeping my hands away from there


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Btw Lou has a very nice shell. Very round and pretty.

 

[LoutheRussian]

I noticed that the other day. Maybe it's their tickle spot. Needless to say not scratching him there again.

Roger that. Ticklish or painful I'm keeping my hands away from there


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Btw Lou has a very nice shell. Very round and pretty.

Really? You think it's good? I wasn't sure because he never had any lights or any sun exposure that I know of before he came to me. That is a relief to hear. Thank you


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[HJ1983]

He's a pretty boy to me. Come to think of it he kind of looks like my Russian.

 

[LoutheRussian]

He's a pretty boy to me. Come to think of it he kind of looks like my Russian.

They could nearly be twins lol. You have a good lookin tort.


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