what does it mean when they bob in and out of their shell?

Kim444

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Mr. T will often slightly bob in and out of his shell, what does that mean?
 

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It's perfectly normal. Young tortoises do that when they breathe. You can sometimes see it on older tortoises too.
 

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phew, I thought he had a breathing problem. Thanks Yvonne!
 

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