We know that turtles are very cautious animals, and we also know that turtles use dodging to stabilize their emotions. However, some turtle friends have proposed that dodging will only make the turtle more timid and unable to interact properly. Isn't it true that you don't need to hide from turtles?
However, our past breeding experience tells us that hiding is an important means of emotional stability for turtles. Therefore, if there is no evasion, it may cause a stress response in the turtle;There is evasion, which will make the turtle rely on dodging all the time, and it is more timid and will not interact with people. How is this good?
In fact, for raising turtles, I personally think that it is very important to provide shelter, because turtles are animals that are used to hiding and dodging. Not only does this help them feel safe and comfortable, but it also helps reduce anxiety and stress. If the turtle does not have enough shelter, it may feel timid and insecure, thus showing nervousness and restlessness when interacting with people. Especially turtles that have just arrived in a new environment and are more timid.
However, this does not mean that there must be an oversized, complex shelter for the turtle to feel comfortable. A few simple, size-sized shelters will do the trick. Compared to the turtle's stress response, you will find that the shelter is actually more effective. We still have to stabilize the turtle's emotions first, and then there will be follow-up interactions.
When choosing a place to shelter, consider using natural materials or practical items such as hollow stones, artificial sundecks or aquatic plants. These can provide a place for the turtle to hide and rest, while also helping to increase its sense of nature and comfort.
In addition, in order to avoid a stress response in turtles, it is also necessary to ensure that their living environment is quiet and low-irritating. Excessive human interference can be minimized and clean water quality and environmental stability can be ensured.
Overall, it is very important to provide proper shelter for the welfare and health of the turtle. As for what the turtle friend said, it needs to be interacted with so as not to develop the timidity of the turtle. Although there is a certain basis for this, it does not completely say that dodging can be dispensed without. Stabilize the turtle's emotions first, and slowly the turtle will become familiar with the environment, familiar with you, and will gradually interact. Interact with this thing, don't be so anxious.
I don't know what turtle friends think?Do you think interaction is more important, or is it more important to consider the turtle's feelings?