I don't think he really knows what to do, he keeps trying to find things to grip on, including my fingers, will pee/release water, flash a little bit sometimes, and then keep moving around and do the same. I'm like, sorry buddy, I don' t have what you're looking for. Then when I put him away, he...
Yesterday, I figured out that my turtle is a male, and that some odd behavior I've noticed is likely attempts at mating. Unfortunately, this behavior has been aimed at me (my feet/hands/hair) which obviously isn't gonna fly, so I move him away when I notice "excited" behavior. He especially...
Update: Turns out my baby is indeed a male as I suspected! ?
After another one of these "peeing" incidents, his male bits emerged and now I know for sure.
Is there anything I should do for the little guy? It seems like he's reeeeally excited by the color red, which unfortunately is my hair...
I have a box turtle, I'm guessing eastern but not entirely sure, who I estimate is about 5 years old and I think is female. We got her 2nd-hand from a friend who rescued her from a garage sale. We've had her for a little over a year now, and she's finally getting used to my SO and I handling...