I believe that everyone has heard a lot of rumors about turtles, including a lot of metaphysical content. But the following pictures, you must have seen the déjà vu.
In our impression, it is already very good that the turtle is not afraid of people, let alone close. There is also the fierce snapping turtle, which is already very aggressive, and it is also its nature, and now it is so close to people, it is really incomprehensible. Could it be that you have encountered a turtle alien?
So, are these turtles born like this, and can they be picked out from an early age. Just like guide dogs, although they are demanding, they can still do it and choose the right dog breed. Isn't it the same with turtles?As long as you choose, you can also pick out individuals with gentle temperaments and close to people. Some turtle friends have summarized this.
Turtle friends said: It is a matter of our selection, when picking turtle seedlings, according to the ancient method, you should put the turtle seedlings in the palm of your hand, and then stare at it, if it is not afraid or want to escape, but look at you, up to a minute, basically it can be said that there is fate. On the day I go home, I will eat turtle food in front of me, and I will not run around when I let go of my palms, and I will let my back and touch my neck, and people will plop into the water when they get close.
In fact, many turtles, as long as we spend a certain amount of time with us, we can meet and pounce on the water, touch the neck or something. It's just a snapping turtle, let's not think about whether it's very gentle, we have to pass the level of our own psychology. And most of the turtle friends who have raised it also know that they are basically not to be provoked after becoming adults, especially predators.
There is survivorship bias in humans, and maybe turtles too, so don't bet on that probability. Personally, I still believe in the scientific theory: reptile turtles don't get too close to people;Although turtles can develop a certain sense of familiarity with the sounds and smells of their owners, their cognitive abilities are relatively low, mainly focusing on basic instinctive behaviors such as seeking food, escaping and reproducing, and their cognitive abilities for complex emotions are relatively limited. As a result, turtles do not form the same intimate emotional bond with their owners as pet dogs do.
I still agree with that. For turtles that are not aggressive, they can touch their heads and catch food by getting along for a long time. If you want to elevate it to the level of metaphysics, you don't need to. And for snapping turtles, there is no complete certainty, so don't try it lightly. Of course, it's okay if you're not afraid of injury or pain. I always have no regrets when I try, but I don't dare, haha.
Just like there is a saying on the Internet recently, if you were indulgent, chic, and hedonistic when you were young, and when you are old, you will find that there is actually nothing to regret. Ha, but I don't dare to do this to snapping turtles, I advise you to take it easy, what you see may not be suitable for you.