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Hello Everyone!
I've had my Russian Amelia for just over a week now, and most everything is working out great. She's eaten since day one, my cats love her, she seems to be getting used to her bigger pen and more loving hands, and so far, every "health problem" I've detected has ended up being just my paranoia after a bit of research.
The problem is, she hates baths. I don't know if it's a normal thing, but I couldn't find much on it. I've given her three so far, sticking to the 2-3 day rule, and every single time I've felt like I was punishing her. She makes little hissy noises, flails around, and even climbs on top of her washing rag to try and escape the dreaded pan (Which has enough room for her to walk around in and is filled with lukewarm water just up to where the two sides of her shell meet).
Earlier today, I picked her up to examine the bottom of her shell and she stuck her neck out really far and started shaking it back and fourth. I even try talking to her like a crazy person, continuously telling her, "just one more minute, that's all I promise", but she doesn't even like the first few seconds. Is there any way possible I can make the terrible experience less torturous for my tortoise (Sorry for the lame pun, haha)? I'd greatly appreciate the advice.
Also, Thanks to everyone for helping me out so much on my first week. This is truly a great forum.
-Sophie McHugh
I've had my Russian Amelia for just over a week now, and most everything is working out great. She's eaten since day one, my cats love her, she seems to be getting used to her bigger pen and more loving hands, and so far, every "health problem" I've detected has ended up being just my paranoia after a bit of research.
The problem is, she hates baths. I don't know if it's a normal thing, but I couldn't find much on it. I've given her three so far, sticking to the 2-3 day rule, and every single time I've felt like I was punishing her. She makes little hissy noises, flails around, and even climbs on top of her washing rag to try and escape the dreaded pan (Which has enough room for her to walk around in and is filled with lukewarm water just up to where the two sides of her shell meet).
Earlier today, I picked her up to examine the bottom of her shell and she stuck her neck out really far and started shaking it back and fourth. I even try talking to her like a crazy person, continuously telling her, "just one more minute, that's all I promise", but she doesn't even like the first few seconds. Is there any way possible I can make the terrible experience less torturous for my tortoise (Sorry for the lame pun, haha)? I'd greatly appreciate the advice.
Also, Thanks to everyone for helping me out so much on my first week. This is truly a great forum.
-Sophie McHugh