as a hatschling they might pee too, but the bladder is so tiny that you wouldn't realize they are peeing. Other species will void the contents of their cloaca if captured by a predator, which can dissuade all but the hungriest predators.Though most turtles can bite, only a few use biting as a defense. Nov 7, 2011 #1 L. lizbeth490 Member. Many species that bite in defense have very long necks, which increases their defensive capabilities.Many species of turtles and tortoises simply try to escape a predator's attention by camouflaging with their surroundings. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.Ok, lately everytime I pick rex up to take him outside or bring him back inside, he pee's on me, like alot of pee! Aquatic turtles are even countershaded to protect them from predators above and below. turtles and tortoises use the weeing on people as a defence mechanism, in the wild if they are caught by a predator they will pee usually what ever has got the turtle lets go as their wee is far more concentrated than ours it is uric acid so what ever has hold of them lets go, i would not take it personally as turtles and tortoises always seem to pee on people, it happens to the best of us So my question is, is it because of the warmth in my hand or are they using it as a defense mechanism?? Their diets mostly consist of small crabs, mollusks, or other crustaceans, except for the leatherback turtle that eat… In fact, they are so different from other animals that scientists have only recently agreed where their most recent common ancestor fits into the tree of life. The 1st since I have had him. Yup. Its insane! It might scare the p*** out of them...lol. Same with babies, puppies, kittens, snakes, lizards, frogs, toads, lots of insects, birds (sort of — their “pee” is the white part of their poop), etc. Ok, lately everytime I pick rex up to take him outside or bring him back inside, he pee's on me, like alot of pee! peeing as a defense mechanism? and a few other species are known to readily bite in defense. Tiki doesnt do it as much but also does it sometimes.


Common snapping turtles (Chelydra serpentina), alligator snapping turtles (Macrochelys temminckii), softshell turtles (Apalone sp.) Or they could be afraid of heights. [hr] and a few other species are known to readily bite in defense. Gopher tortoise burrows offer so much protection that the turtles can survive wildfires by retreating to the depths of the burrow.

Joined Oct 10, 2011 Messages 76 Location (City and/or State) Pembroke Pines. If you handle turtles, pee happens. Sea turtles are reptiles and need to breathe oxygen to survive, which is why you can sometimes spot them on the ocean surface, but they can hold their breath for 4-7 hours at a time. Sometimes poop, too. Seven species of sea turtles exist today, which include the leatherback, green, loggerhead, flatback hawksbill, kemps ridley, and olive ridley. Gopher tortoises are one example of a turtle that is known to dig very long tunnels, which form an entire ecosystem that houses over 360 species.

Well I need to clean it alot better then it is now. turtles that are used to being handled often stop peeing. Through the 230 million years of turtle evolution, some have developed a very hard, protective shell for defense, whereas others have de-emphasized their shell in lieu of other defenses like biting, musking and hiding.All turtles have a bony shell that is covered with either scales or leathery skin. Though most turtles can bite, only a few use biting as a defense. Mine peed on me today. (With countershading, an animal is darker above and lighter below; this generally makes it harder to see.) turtles "pee" (actually it's not urine, it's just water from their anal bladder that stores water to help the females lay eggs and also helps turts breathing under water) because they are scared. ?They only pee on people that smell like tacos....it is really weird, there is this study that has shown the smell of tacos makes them scared....so weird....I usually have a large towel or a little "tortoise transportation" tub specifically for the purpose of carrying them outside to avoid any eliminations. Now got some carpet to clean tomorrow. Some species, like box turtles (Terrapene carolina) have evolved hinges that allow the shell to close completely, encapsulating the reptile safely inside. Thread starter lizbeth490; Start date Nov 7, 2011; Status Not open for further replies. etc. Turtles are strange creatures with a unique body plan not seen in any other vertebrates. I was clear too. Other turtles have reduced shells that don't afford the same level of protection, and these species have to compensate for this loss with other defensive tactics.Some turtle species, notably the Eastern musk turtle or stinkpot (Sternotherus odoratus), will defend themselves by releasing a foul musk if attacked. Most musk turtles are small, rarely exceeding 6 inches, so the musk is a helpful deterrent to predators.

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