r/aww • u/abhitchc • 7d ago

I fed this female box tortoise some raspberries at the beginning of the summer. Now, she follows me all over the garden, and visits me almost daily looking for handouts.

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u/alluraborealis 7d ago

pls give her a gentle head tap for me 🥹

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u/IAmBadAtInternet 7d ago

Turtles have nerve endings in their shells. Give them shell rubs. They love it.

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u/BongWaterOnCarpet 7d ago

Hold a soft toothbrush out for them to rub on, they love it!!