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Turtles bite when they feel threatened, or if they mistake something for something edible (i.e: fish). They will not let go easily if you try to pry them off. It's not very hard to provoke a turtle, maybe if you poke it repeatedly on it's mouth.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt is quite common for a male to be biting a female in order to try and force the female into mating. Also, males bite to deter other males from stealing mates, or sometimes, just natural instincts.
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∙ 11y agoTurtles bite because they can, because they need to eat, because they need a way to catch food to eat, etc.
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∙ 11y agoTwo possible reasons--competition for food/territory/resources, or mating activity. If you see a lot of this going on, you need to separate the animals into different enclosures.
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∙ 14y agoThey only bite for two (real) reasons: 1) To eat 2) For defense - note that in some cases they will hit you with their front legs but not bite (a warning shot if you will).
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Do Pet turutles bite?
Pet TURTLES DO BITE BUT SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T HURT. Pet TURTLES DO BITE BUT SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T HURT.
Can painted turtles bite?
Yes, painted turtles are fully capable of biting you. I have 9 juvenile Eastern Painted turtles and they bite my fingers when they want attention or food. Although most painted turtles won't bite when threatened, you will come across the occasional moody one.
How do turtles bite and why?
they bite with there sharp beak kind of mouth so they can eat.
Do turtles bite fish?
Only when they are eating them.
Can snapping turtles attack people?
No, but they can bite!
Do turtles bite humans?
They bite pretty hard.
Do red eared slider turtles bite?
Previous Post: No, they nibble. DUH. Slorg165: ...that was a retarded answer,how the hell can turtles nibble!? MICE nibble,RATS nibble,TURTLES snap (bite,more of a snap though). ,':\ ...but yes,red ear slider turtles do bite,so I'd suggest you dont put your fingers near its mouth. But MY turtle doesnt bite,Herbert,hee hee. :) I think Its because when ever he tried to bite,I just blew in his mouth and then hed stop. :p My turtles weird. :3 They bite because they are scared!! :)
What are lived-pipped turtles?
they are a type of dinosaur that bite.
Will baby snapping turtles get along with other baby turtles?
No, they will get nippy and mad. They might bite or even kill the other turtles.
Do alligator snapping turtles bite?
Hell yeah that thing will bite your face off if it has the chance
What does a turtles shell do?
A turtles shell is a form of armor; it makes it very hard for a predator to bite the turtle.
Do aquatic turtles bite?
its possible that they can, if you get near them and they get scared their is a 98% chance that they can bite you and a 2% chance that they won't, so be careful if you get near a sea turtle ps. i love sea turtles its possible that they can, if you get near them and they get scared their is a 98% chance that they can bite you and a 2% chance that they won't, so be careful if you get near a sea turtle ps. i love sea turtles
