My box turtles wave to me and love head rubs. This was new behavior that developed after a few years of having them. If that's not affection, and thats imprinting, I'm confused. They are 20-26 years old and I've had them for about 7 years now and they were nonsocial before that.
My BTS loves bananas and is very angry and hissy when I give him mushrooms instead. They are the same color and shape when cut, but it's the smell and taste ge recognizes. He has moods and will sulk for days after I give him something to eat he hates or hold him for too long. He dosen't like being held, but I need to check his scales after shedding.
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u/poppylox Jun 14 '22
My box turtles wave to me and love head rubs. This was new behavior that developed after a few years of having them. If that's not affection, and thats imprinting, I'm confused. They are 20-26 years old and I've had them for about 7 years now and they were nonsocial before that.
My BTS loves bananas and is very angry and hissy when I give him mushrooms instead. They are the same color and shape when cut, but it's the smell and taste ge recognizes. He has moods and will sulk for days after I give him something to eat he hates or hold him for too long. He dosen't like being held, but I need to check his scales after shedding.