Dead Head tortoise?

[drift2sea]

For a side note i would like to add Jazz is apparrently a big fan of the Greatful Dead lol.I was playing sugar magnolia and she got out of hiding to hear the tunes and chilled to the whole CD bobbing her head like she was jammin.I put some CCr and she went back in to hiding as soon as it started playing.So much for John Fogerty lolololol.

 

[ascott]

Very fun stuff....me personally, I would have chosen CCR ...LOL!!!

 

[Geochelone_Carbonaria]

Personally I think that Jazz likes Phil Lesh more than Stu Cook as a bass player, since I know for sure that Jazz can't hear anything above 1000 Hz that John sings anyway ?

Try to put on Flea, Cliff Burton or why not try John Paul Jones and see if she comes out again ?

 

[LindaF]

My red foot just loves peace and quite.

 

[drift2sea]

Im going to get a model of the waystation on the pic of the Deads Terrapin station and put it in her tank.She totally reminded me of that pic with the two terrapins jughandle dancing on the pic.

 

[ascott]

LOL to the tank addition

and awww Mike...sometimes you don't have to hear every note to feel the music.... she likes what she likes

 

[drift2sea]

Im serious here lol.Look up the pic for Greatful Dead terrapin station.When i get my buddy to make it im posting pics.

 

[Madkins007]

Tortoises as a whole do not respond to sound. The most common noises they can hear and respond to are some high chirps (like the eggs can make), a rather low grunt (like males make when courting, fighting, or mating), and probably a range of subsonic noises. (Some really interesting research shows that at least some species of torts can create and 'hear' sub-sonic sounds that can travel for miles through the dirt!)

On the other hand, we KNOW they respond to vibrations, visual cues, etc. and some seem to enjoy certain kinds of vibrations- although most torts are stressed by too much 'unnatural' vibration, like tapping glass walls, etc.

As far as behaviors go, sharp, rhythmic head bobbing is a courtship/domination signal- 'teenage' torts often do mating, courtship, and fight displays- sort of like they are practicing for later.

 

[drift2sea]

Shes probably feeling the subwoofer from the stereo vibrate her tank a lil.That cd had a good bass beat in a lot of the tracks.Still looks comical though lol.The head bopping this she will do very randomly but most of the time its when i play certain cds or some of the surround sound on the tv.Im guessing its vibration.

 

[Madkins007]

But that does not mean it still is not fun to watch and be a part of!

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

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[drift2sea]

Lol yes i have to admit it is.

 

[ascott]

I have to say that with age we all too often have to explain things away with all of the adult knowlege we acquire ....if given enough time we can almost squash all of that fantastic bewildering fun we are blessed to be born with...with that being said I say rock on and bop your head to the dead little jazz

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Oh yeah drift2sea....I went and looked at the Greatful Dead Terrapin Waystation....I think it would be awesome as a hide and I hope you do it! If so, can't wait to see a pic

 

[Madkins007]

I tend to disagree. Knowing the WHY behind something cool should not reduce the wonder. Knowing how a magician does the trick may reduce my wonder at the trick itself- which I already knew was 'a trick', but can raise my awe at his skill or at the psychology behind the trick. I know exactly how a rainbow is formed, but I still stop and admire them each time- the idea that light passing through a small prism hanging in the air creating that incredible display? Awesome!

Knowing that head bobbing is more likely a ritual display than bopping to the music does not make it any less fascinating to watch, and helps reassure you that your tort is developing normally- always a good sign. There is also a possibility that the pattern of sounds and vibrations is actually triggering the display, which would make a really interesting study.

 

[ascott]

Hi Madkins007....I appreciated your reply...and yep you have every right to disagree with me disagreeing with you....seriously, have a fantastic and blessed day

 

[drift2sea]

I'm working on making a video so you guys can see this.I also think this would be a very interesting study on tortoise behaviour.I noticed that it has what I think something to do with the bass beat and the duration of the piece being played.That's my hypothesis.All the sound goes through my equalizer so everything is pretty much the same volume level.No cd is played any louder.If you listen to the Dead or Forgerty you'll notice different bass,different bands same type of instrument.It is well known different musicians play different brand instruments,Which ever he prefers.I think its how the bass vibrates the tank.

 

[ascott]

My vote....she is rocking out cause it feels good But a visual would be plain fun! !