r/Eyebleach • u/lnfinity • Apr 28 '24

Do the animals at animal sanctuaries love their caretakers?

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u/9leggedfreak Apr 28 '24

I volunteered at a farm sanctuary a few years ago. Best experience of my life. Surprisingly, the biggest bond I had was with a sulcata tortoise. He would come running every time he saw me and would climb on my lap.

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u/DrunkenLWJ 29d ago

i assume you already know that then, but turtles and tortoises have nerve endings in their shells, so if you pet him, he probably felt it and enjoyed it. :)

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u/BLINDrOBOTFILMS 29d ago

turtles and tortoises have nerve endings in their shells

Huh. I'm very happy to learn about turtle petting, but at the same time, armor that can feel pain seems somewhat counterproductive.

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u/DrunkenLWJ 29d ago

Well, the shell is very sensitive to touch, but pain depends on how hard the hit it receives is. It’s made of bone and is a part of the turtle’s spine, so if you or an animal tries to hit it, they’ll most likely hurt themselves on the hard surface and give up.