franz_see
Active Member
Hi,
I actually have 2 questions, but I'll separate them into two threads.
Background: After 2 years of raising sulcata hatchlings and 1 year of raising indian star hatchlings, my wife and I have finally got our first Aldabra hatchling. We got ours just yesterday Needless to say, we're very new to this. We only have theoretical knowledge of caring for Aldabras but this is our first hands on experience.
One of the things we noticed though is that our Aldabra (named Watu), seems to be 'skittish'. What i mean is that if I approach him from the side and 'startle' him, instead of hiding in his shell like a normal tortoise would, he would actually run
But I do see him retreat in his shell if i approach him from the front.
Is that normal for aldabra hatchlings? Or is this just his personality?
Thoughts?
Thanks!
I actually have 2 questions, but I'll separate them into two threads.
Background: After 2 years of raising sulcata hatchlings and 1 year of raising indian star hatchlings, my wife and I have finally got our first Aldabra hatchling. We got ours just yesterday Needless to say, we're very new to this. We only have theoretical knowledge of caring for Aldabras but this is our first hands on experience.
One of the things we noticed though is that our Aldabra (named Watu), seems to be 'skittish'. What i mean is that if I approach him from the side and 'startle' him, instead of hiding in his shell like a normal tortoise would, he would actually run
But I do see him retreat in his shell if i approach him from the front.
Is that normal for aldabra hatchlings? Or is this just his personality?
Thoughts?
Thanks!