Why does my tort jump?

[derpn']

He has done it a couple times before, like when i run my finger nail in between his shell plates. But i figured maby it was because it shocked him a bit. The first time he did it he was just sitting in my hands a jumped. Today i reached into his terrarium o pet his shell and every time i touched him he jumped and now i am concerned. Any thoughts?

 

[mikeh]

He is simply letting you know he is displeased having his shell touched
It is a normal healthy defensive/offensive behavior.
What kind of tort is he?

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[ascott]

Well, either he is a little startled or he is digging the stroking/scratching....if he does not run off, then likely he is digging it....they can feel through their shell....

 

[Yvonne G]

Most babies do this. I think they're trying to be intimidating. Showing you how mean they can be so you'll leave them alone.

 

[derpn']

He is simply letting you know he is displeased having his shell touched
It is a normal healthy defensive/offensive behavior.
What kind of tort is he?

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He is a little sulcata, I dont know he old is and dont know how to tell or if he is a boy or girl

 

[Laura]

if he has new growth lines, that area is very sensitive.

 

[Kapidolo Farms]

Sorta like a cold finger in your armpit, if that is not anthropomorphic. It is not pain, but it is not pleasant either. Will