That is exactly the kind of thing a Pitty would do.
That is exactly the kind of thing a Pitty would do.
Yeah it's their skin. The "shell" is just a super-specialized rib cage. Turtles are freaking cool.Was thinking 'surely they don't have nerves in their shell, so can't it really be doing that "ooh that feels good" itchy-back-scratch thing?'
But apparently they do
Can sea turtles feel it when you touch their shell? | Olive Ridley Project
Yes, sea turtles can feel it when you touch their shell. Sea turtle shells consist of bones, which are covered by a layer of so-called scutes.oliveridleyproject.org
I had one that would try to bolt when I opened the door so she could play in the creek behind the houseThat is exactly the kind of thing a Pitty would do.
I had one that would try to bolt when I opened the door so she could play in the creek behind the house