Is this normal?

[Peliroja32]

Hi i was wondering if it was normal for tort to kind of pump its front legs?

 

[tortdad]

Hatching??? They pump there legs to help them breath

 

[Peliroja32]

Yes hatchlings i have a video but my tablet is being stupid slow

 

[wellington]

All normal.

 

[Peliroja32]

Thanks guys!

 

[Greta16]

Hatching??? They pump there legs to help them breath

That's why they do it? That's interesting.

 

[tortdad]

That's why they do it? That's interesting.

Yes, torts lack a diaphragm and there shells don't compress so they pump there front legs and bob here head to help move air

 

[Ramsey]

Yes, torts lack a diaphragm and there shells don't compress so they pump there front legs and bob here head to help move air

This is my understanding as well. However, from what I've learned, their effort should be akin to most other animals breathing, including humans; if there is excessive effort, there may be a problem.