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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:37 pm **BITES!!**

Hello evryone.. I don't know if this is the right place to place this.. but, I just got bit by my 3yr old turtle, i was trying to keep the tank clean from "its business" .. and my turtle bit me.. I'm truly heart broken because he never did it before, what should I do to prevent this from happening again? I'm thinking maybe it was hungry or something? I don't know wht to think, I need advice. Thanks in advance! X) :mrgreen:

Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 12:40 am **Re: BITES!!**

When they're in water, they will instinctively bite. There's nothing wrong with them or you, just be careful so it doesn't happen again.

Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:43 pm **Re: BITES!!**

thnaks, that makes it a little better.. I'll keep tht in mind. X)

Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:34 am **Re: BITES!!**

And if they do get a good grip on you, try not to pull back quickly or they might get hurt. Wait it out or push a little inwards and they might release.

Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:15 am **Re: BITES!!**

All i can say is watch your hand haha or be like me, Ive been bit so many times.

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:26 am **Re: BITES!!**

oh no.. but it has gotten better, no bites after that so far

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:21 pm **Re: BITES!!**

I've never been bitten >.< Raph hasn't even tried. She loves me petting and playing with her

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:27 am **Re: BITES!!**

Ouch :/ luckily none of mine have ever but me either. Good thing to cuz my RES female could cause some serious damage. She's a big ol girl.

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:35 pm **Re: BITES!!**

I have a 10 month old and he is very sweet or has been, but recently when we take him out he opens his mouth a little.. I am not sure if this is just normal behavior or a sign of aggression. No bites yet, and I too will be heartbroken if he ever does = : <

Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:56 am **Re: BITES!!**

The only one that's ever bitten me is Chewy (go figure). He was scared because he had just been roughly pulled out of the water by some teenage kids who were helping me clear my pond and I put an arm too close to try and shelter him (mommy instinct) and he latched right onto my arm (turtle instinct).

It's healed up into almost a heart-shaped scar, but you can barely see it. I don't mind it, really. He was just being a turtle. I learned my lesson and now I am more careful so that it doesn't happen with any of the others.

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