Daily reminder that Turtles are not “inside” their shells. They
are their shells.
A tortoise/turtle shell contains nerves that connect to its central nervous system. So they can feel pain and pleasure when their shells are touched, stroked, knocked, dropped, or injured.
Contrary to what many people believe the shell is an inseparable part of their anatomy, forming part of its skeletal structure. The ribs and spine are fused inside the shell and contain nerves connected to the nervous system.
Take away - be gentle with your tortoise and give their shell a stroke, they will probably enjoy it [emoji217]
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