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Do turtles bite humans?
They bite pretty hard.
Do painted turtles try to eat little painted turtles?
No, not regularly. Painted turtles eat aquatic vegetation, algae, water insects, crustaceans, and fish. Most species of turtles don't go after other turtles unless they are a aggressive turtle. Exceptions for this are Snappers and Musk turtles which are more carnivorous.
Do snapping turtles get along with painted turtles?
As babies snapping turtles get along with all kinds of turtles. once the snapping turtle gets big enough, it starts to realize it is stronger and bigger than the other turtles. At that point it gets very aggressive. I have a 6 month old snapping turtle that is very calm and stays away from the other turtles. My friend's snapping turtle though, is another story. His snapper is always trying to bite the other turtles limbs but is to slow is the deep water.
Are Painted Turtles an endangered spiecies?
no they are not - Actually, some populations of Painted Turtles are endangered. The coastal population of Western Painted Turtles are endangered in Canada (listed as "endangered" by COSEWIC). Other populations are threatened or of special concern.
Are turtles poisonous?
Some are. But most aren't. I have a bog turtle as a pet and it's completely harmless. The only thing I've seen it bite is it's food! this is to the owner of the bog turtle "just because yours doesn't bite doesn't mean that it is not poisonous!" sincerely jochechan (P.S.I go looking for stuff like this.)
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.
Do turtles bite humans?
They bite pretty hard.
Can humans get sick from a painted turtle bite?
As long as you wash your hands after being bit then you should be fine. Turtles carry salmonella depending on the age. The smaller the turtle the more salmonella it will have. Even when holding the turtles you want to wash your hands after.
Are painted turtles deaf?
No. Painted turtles hear a smaller range of sounds than humans, only the low frequencies, with no capability for high pitched sounds.
Are you sure turtles do not eat people?
Some turtles can bite humans - I think a big snapping turtle might be able to cut your finger off. However, turtles do not prey on humans for food.
Do painted turtles have a exoskeleton or endoskeleton?
Turtles have both. They have an interior endoskeleton like humans and their shell counts as an exoskelton.
Are stink pot turtles and painted turtles the same?
no, stinpots are musk turtles not painted turtles
Are baby painted turtles poisonous?
painted turtles are NOT harmful at all!
Do western painted turtles bite?
Western painted turtles are generally not aggressive and typically do not bite unless they feel threatened or cornered. They have a beak-like mouth that is adapted for their herbivorous diet, and while they may nip if handled, they are more likely to withdraw into their shells than to bite. It's important to handle them gently and with care to avoid stress. Overall, they are not known for biting behavior under normal circumstances.
Do three striped mud turtles bite?
Three-striped mud turtles are generally not aggressive and rarely bite humans. They may nip if they feel threatened or handled improperly, but such behavior is uncommon. These turtles typically rely on their shells for protection rather than aggression. Overall, they are more inclined to retreat than to bite when faced with danger.
How does the painted turtle drink?
painted turtles drink out of a little drinking dish. painted turtles like fresh unsalted water
Do painted turtles like carrots?
my painted turtle will enjoy carrots when in bite sized pieces, but prefers celery. my painted turtle is very carnivorous and loves to chase small fish. however, you might want to stun the fish if they are to fast for your turtle.
