Wagging tail?

[Braeden p]

When I take Betty on walks after she poops she wags her tail side to side for about a minute while walking. Just wondering if any other tortoises does this or if it is bad.

 

[zovick]

When I take Betty on walks after she poops she wags her tail side to side for about a minute while walking. Just wondering if any other tortoises does this or if it is bad.

I have seen my own tortoises do that same thing fairly frequently. It is normal and not a problem.

 

[janevicki]

My turtles and tortoises do a wagging motion also. I think the wagging helps work the last bit of poop out! LOL!
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Don't mind my potty humor.

 

[KarenSoCal]

My previous tortoise wagged his tail a lot. I haven't seen my current one do it yet.

 

[Srmcclure]

Mine does it as well from time to time. I think its stinking cute! No pun intended @janevicki ?

 

[Blackdog1714]

That reminds me of watching hippos' poop! It is like poop tornado under water!

 

[Srmcclure]

That reminds me of watching hippos' poop! It is like poop tornado under water!

I've seen that! Its kinda scary!! Hahaha