hello. i have about a five year old painted turtle in with a baby snapping turtle and the painter has been exibiting strange behavior towards the snapper. No biting or snapping or anything like that. I have seen him following the snapper and sort of vibrating his front legs at him. i have no idea what this means. he also often goes to the snapper and kind of smells him or at least thats what in looks like. if anyone can help me please do.
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strange behavior in painted turtle
vetintraining
Sep 22, 2010 09:11 AM
Replies (4)
Paradon
Sep 22, 2010 10:45 PM
I think he may be trying to mate with the snapper...! lol That's what they do the female.... Red-eared sliders and cooters also do this. Or...it could be a sign of dominance....
vetintraining
Sep 22, 2010 11:24 PM
Really! is this a normal thing to happen.
Paradon
Sep 22, 2010 11:52 PM
Mine red-eared sliders do it all the time...particularly my male.... 
vetintraining
Sep 23, 2010 01:08 PM
crazyness
