Turtle Question

[animal_lvr]

Will box turtles lay with their back legs out behind them (like some dogs do)? I saw mine doing this for the first time a few days ago, is it normal or is something going on with him?

 

[theTurtleRoom]

Plenty normal. Turtles and Torts of all ilk will do that. Sometimes, they'll stick all 4 legs out. That is often called "the superman" position.

 

[kimber_lee_314]

It is very normal. Mine do it especially when they're laying in the sun and just soaking up the rays. Usually their heads way out too. It's so cute!

 

[animal_lvr]

OK, this is great to hear! I had just never seen him do it before. It was very cute!

 

[tickle]

No man his legs are falling off!!!!!¡rotflmao sorry felt a little goofy

 

[yagyujubei]

Like this?
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-44260.html#axzz2CtZLvDp4

 

[diaboliqueturtle]

Like this?
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-44260.html#axzz2CtZLvDp4

And the Oscar goes to... OMG, these are the best pics EVER!!! Thanks for sharing

 

[pryncesssc]

Mine do it when they are basking or soaking sometimes. I think it means they feel safe and relaxed enough to expose themselves , so its a good sign

 

[kimber_lee_314]

Like this?
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-44260.html#axzz2CtZLvDp4

Ha ha! That is exactly what they look like!!!! Thanks for sharing!

 

[LuckysGirl007]

We call it "the happy tort pose" at my house! We love it!

Oh, and tickle....too funny!