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My turtle gets stressed and swims fast when I walk in. What to do?
Updated on September 23, 2025
Pet's info: Amphibian | Unknown - Amphibian | Male
My turtle is in a pot in my room and whenever I enter the room he behaves as if stressed, starts swimming rapidly What to do??
1 Answer
Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Todd Cecil
Veterinarian
Published on October 10, 2018
Thanks for the inquiry. Sound like Bolt is living up to his name. Is appears as if Bolt is displaying a normal avoidance response. Over time he should become acclimated to this disturbance but you can also add a visual blind, such as a thick piece of paper on the outside of the tank, to provide more security. You might want to also consider moving the tank to an area of the room where Bolt will be exposed to less humane traffic.
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