Other Turtle Discussion :: Behavior question

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Post Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:08 am   Behavior question

My son's RES has started doing something that looks a little odd and I was just wondering if anyone else has ever seen this behavior and if it's normal. She will come to the glass and raise her feet completely outstretched in front of her and shake them really fast! Almost like she's having a seizure. But she seems fine otherwise. She only does this occasionally, but it just freaks my son out when she does it! He wanted to make sure she was okay. :) Thanks!!!
~Jenni~
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Post Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:15 am   Re: Behavior question

Hi, it's fine, it's called fluttering. You can do a forum search and get plenty of hits. It's normal. :)
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Post Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 5:05 pm   Re: Behavior question

Thanks, Vear!! I appreciate it!
~Jenni~
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Nana to one grandson, two Robo hamsters, and one RES! :)
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Post Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:49 pm   Re: Behavior question

That's cute!
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Post Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:06 am   Re: Behavior question

jennisongbird wrote:Thanks, Vear!! I appreciate it!


No problem :)
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