In contrast to Sulcata's (as mentioned here a few times) the young Aldabras in our care are much more timid.
Once we approach them for a bath, or a move to pastures new, you hear the rush of air as their heads pop into their shells. Once placing them down anywhere, they scurry as fast as possible away. Kinda like a cockroach actually.
Do you think interaction is worth while? I feel they have got very very slightly better, where they do eventually come out of their shells, or don't run so far away. They used to run to wall then go vertical and land on their backs, meaning we'd have to interact again, the poor things.
I'd love to interact more with them (not sure on what level) but I tend to hide and observe - to get any viewing time of them actually doing things.
Any thoughts, is it just leave alone and make no inroads?
Worth noting: I don't think they are as scared as the seem, or that stressed- b/c they will quickly settle and eat something after their scurry away at (actually) quite a fast speed for a tortoise...
Once we approach them for a bath, or a move to pastures new, you hear the rush of air as their heads pop into their shells. Once placing them down anywhere, they scurry as fast as possible away. Kinda like a cockroach actually.
Do you think interaction is worth while? I feel they have got very very slightly better, where they do eventually come out of their shells, or don't run so far away. They used to run to wall then go vertical and land on their backs, meaning we'd have to interact again, the poor things.
I'd love to interact more with them (not sure on what level) but I tend to hide and observe - to get any viewing time of them actually doing things.
Any thoughts, is it just leave alone and make no inroads?
Worth noting: I don't think they are as scared as the seem, or that stressed- b/c they will quickly settle and eat something after their scurry away at (actually) quite a fast speed for a tortoise...