Sulcata (Tank) Walks Strange

[Crod454]

Hello ,

I've had Tank for almost 9 months now and I have noticed that when he walks under the sprinklers and get his shell wet towards the back end , he looses control of his rear legs for a moment like if he where dunk. I thought it may have been something to do with the water but if I clean his shell with a brush the bristles also cause the same affect. Any clues? He has some Pyramiding but no shell rott

 

[motero]

Does he do it when you spray him with the hose? It is the tortoise rain dance. Most of my Sulcatas will wiggle and do a side ways jig when you spray them with the hose. It is not losing control. Why they do this is a good Question? Maybe they are just saying get off of me!

 

[Crod454]

Hey there Motero , and yes he does it when I spray him with the hoes, My larger Sulcata (Dozer)does not do it , but he just squats and enjoys it . But you did describe it to the T , and ok I wont look too much into it . Figured I was hurting him or something? How many do you have ? I rescued these 2 males.

 

[littleginsu]

Oh wow, I love the burrow/hide!!

 

[Crod454]

Oh Hey thanks littleginsu been working on it since this guy started digging to the left and deeper. Still need to roof it and paint it .