Just to let you know, today is only my second day of official tortoise ownership (although I have done extensive research which has included reading all of the wonderful Hermann's tortoise care sheets on TFO), so please excuse me if my questions are silly or I'm overly worried.
That being said, while I was soaking Pumpkin after I got home from school today, he made a clicking sound. It definitely wasn't the result of labored breathing or congestion because it seemed more like a vocalization than anything associated with simply respiring. Also, he only did it about four times. It was more of a clacking noise, like from his jaw. Is this a normal vocalization or is it cause for concern, like it's a sign of stress?
Also, during his soak he kind of stuck the lower portion of his face under the water and would blow a little bubble, like he was puffing out through his nares. Do any of your tortoises do this?
That being said, while I was soaking Pumpkin after I got home from school today, he made a clicking sound. It definitely wasn't the result of labored breathing or congestion because it seemed more like a vocalization than anything associated with simply respiring. Also, he only did it about four times. It was more of a clacking noise, like from his jaw. Is this a normal vocalization or is it cause for concern, like it's a sign of stress?
Also, during his soak he kind of stuck the lower portion of his face under the water and would blow a little bubble, like he was puffing out through his nares. Do any of your tortoises do this?