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| Testudo graeca ibera Biting or affection Posted: 26/01/2015 by happymanoftheworld |
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Hi - Aristurtle was "rescued by me a few months ago and the forum has been a great help. I have an unusual question. I THINK he likes his head stroked ---- well he doesn't retract when it is stroked. However when I put my finger in front of him - or a distance away from him he very deliberately walks towards it, opens his mouth wide and "bites" my finger - it is not hard but does leave a little mark...... is this affection; requesting stroking; hoping I am a female tortoise; or just saying don't mess with me? Thanks a lot | |
| Re: Testudo graeca ibera Biting or affection Posted: 26/01/2015 by Tom |
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Hello, It is probably just anticipating food. Your last suggestion is another possibility, 'though (depending on it's size) a hard bite would be linked to aggression. Regards, Tom | |