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Would you like to see a tiny baby turtle react to getting its tummy washed? (Original Post)
Nevilledog
Feb 2022
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Glorfindel
(10,175 posts)1. Oh, my...
the very picture of outrage!
He doesnt seem to like it.
secondwind
(16,903 posts)3. Nope. Never heard of scrubbing a turtle before.........
Wingus Dingus
(9,173 posts)4. That is so damn cute.
XanaDUer2
(15,772 posts)5. He seems upset
Cute though
Nevilledog
(55,083 posts)6. Maybe he's ticklish.
secondwind
(16,903 posts)7. They appear to be sensitive about this........
Explained: Can Tortoises & Turtles Feel Their Shell?https://www.tortoiseowner.com can-tortoises-turtles-feel-...
They can feel their shell being stroked, scratched, tapped, or otherwise touched. Tortoise and turtle shells are also sensitive enough to feel pain.
Ocelot II
(130,572 posts)8. Cute! I love turtles.