{"id":122472,"date":"2022-06-07T05:00:55","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T05:00:55","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:00:55","slug":"why-is-my-turtle-hissing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my turtle hissing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#Why_is_my_turtle_hissing\" title=\"Why is my turtle hissing?\">Why is my turtle hissing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#Why_is_my_turtle_squealing\" title=\"Why is my turtle squealing?\">Why is my turtle squealing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#What_does_it_mean_when_my_tortoise_hisses\" title=\"What does it mean when my tortoise hisses?\">What does it mean when my tortoise hisses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#Do_box_turtles_make_noise\" title=\"Do box turtles make noise?\">Do box turtles make noise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#Why_is_my_turtle_making_weird_noises\" title=\"Why is my turtle making weird noises?\">Why is my turtle making weird noises?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#Why_do_tortoises_hiss_at_you\" title=\"Why do tortoises hiss at you?\">Why do tortoises hiss at you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_turtle_is_scared\" title=\"How do you know if a turtle is scared?\">How do you know if a turtle is scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#What_are_signs_of_a_stressed_turtle\" title=\"What are signs of a stressed turtle?\">What are signs of a stressed turtle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#Why_is_my_tortoise_hissing_at_me\" title=\"Why is my tortoise hissing at me?\">Why is my tortoise hissing at me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#Is_it_normal_for_tortoises_to_hiss\" title=\"Is it normal for tortoises to hiss?\">Is it normal for tortoises to hiss?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_turtle_hisses_at_you\" title=\"What does it mean when a turtle hisses at you?\">What does it mean when a turtle hisses at you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#Why_is_my_tortoise_making_noises\" title=\"Why is my tortoise making noises?\">Why is my tortoise making noises?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#Do_turtles_make_any_noise\" title=\"Do turtles make any noise?\">Do turtles make any noise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#Why_does_my_turtle_make_a_squeaking_noise\" title=\"Why does my turtle make a squeaking noise?\">Why does my turtle make a squeaking noise?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#Why_does_it_sound_like_my_turtle_is_crying\" title=\"Why does it sound like my turtle is crying?\">Why does it sound like my turtle is crying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#Why_is_my_box_turtle_chirping\" title=\"Why is my box turtle chirping?\">Why is my box turtle chirping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#Why_is_my_turtle_making_noises\" title=\"Why is my turtle making noises?\">Why is my turtle making noises?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#What_are_signs_of_a_dying_turtle\" title=\"What are signs of a dying turtle?\">What are signs of a dying turtle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#Do_turtles_make_squeaking_noises\" title=\"Do turtles make squeaking noises?\">Do turtles make squeaking noises?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_tortoise_likes_me\" title=\"How do I know if my tortoise likes me?\">How do I know if my tortoise likes me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_tortoise_is_happy\" title=\"How can you tell if a tortoise is happy?\">How can you tell if a tortoise is happy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#Why_do_turtles_hiss_when_you_pick_them_up\" title=\"Why do turtles hiss when you pick them up?\">Why do turtles hiss when you pick them up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#What_does_a_turtle_do_when_scared\" title=\"What does a turtle do when scared?\">What does a turtle do when scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#Can_turtles_get_scared\" title=\"Can turtles get scared?\">Can turtles get scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-turtle-hissing\/#Do_turtles_feel_fear\" title=\"Do turtles feel fear?\">Do turtles feel fear?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_turtle_hissing\"><\/span>Why is my turtle hissing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since all turtles are vocal cord-free, the notion of them hissing might seem rather bizarre and implausible. However, the hissing sound you hear when a turtle retreats back into his shell is actually just <b>air being expelled. In order to fit inside their shells properly, turtles&#8217; lungs need to emit air quickly.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_turtle_squealing\"><\/span>Why is my turtle squealing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some turtles and tortoises emit tiny squeaks, grunts, and sighs when they&#8217;re eating. These noises are <b>indicative of the turtle&#8217;s excitement! Air escapes the turtle&#8217;s lungs when it quickly moves its head to reach for a bite to eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_my_tortoise_hisses\"><\/span>What does it mean when my tortoise hisses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Conclusion. <b>Turtles generally hiss because they are scared. Since turtles do not have vocal cords, the hissing sound is produced when air is expelled rapidly from their lungs when they tuck their head into their shell. If your turtle hisses a lot, it may mean that it isn&#8217;t comfortable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_box_turtles_make_noise\"><\/span>Do box turtles make noise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your box turtles also make the hissing sound which is the most common noise that all turtles make. The withdrawing of head into shell is very quick and as result air is forced out of their lungs to make room for their heads. The hissing sound is air escaping from their lungs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_turtle_making_weird_noises\"><\/span>Why is my turtle making weird noises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Similar to other creatures, turtles make noises <b>when they are stressed, angry, and aggressive. In these instances, turtles have been found to make hissing noises to warn predators and bystanders when they feel threatened.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_tortoises_hiss_at_you\"><\/span>Why do tortoises hiss at you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turtles generally hiss <b>because they are scared. Since turtles do not have vocal cords, the hissing sound is produced when air is expelled rapidly from their lungs when they tuck their head into their shell. If your turtle hisses a lot, it may mean that it isn&#8217;t comfortable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_turtle_is_scared\"><\/span>How do you know if a turtle is scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some turtles and tortoises emit tiny squeaks, grunts, and sighs when they&#8217;re eating. These noises are <b>indicative of the turtle&#8217;s excitement! Air escapes the turtle&#8217;s lungs when it quickly moves its head to reach for a bite to eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_signs_of_a_stressed_turtle\"><\/span>What are signs of a stressed turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Similar to other creatures, turtles make noises <b>when they are stressed, angry, and aggressive. In these instances, turtles have been found to make hissing noises to warn predators and bystanders when they feel threatened.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_tortoise_hissing_at_me\"><\/span>Why is my tortoise hissing at me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the noise may sound a bit scary, it is nothing to worry about. Instead, the hissing sound simply means that <b>the turtle&#8217;s body is reacting and working as it should whenever it retracts its head. Some experts hypothesize that this hissing sound developed as a defense tactic in the wild.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_tortoises_to_hiss\"><\/span>Is it normal for tortoises to hiss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Panting and hissing can also be normal for a tortoise, as it&#8217;s a precursor to eating. However, if this is unusual for your tortoise, get it checked by your vet. The larger your tortoise&#8217;s enclosure, and the more substrate the better. Tortoises are natural walkers and need as much space as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_turtle_hisses_at_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when a turtle hisses at you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>scared<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_tortoise_making_noises\"><\/span>Why is my tortoise making noises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tortoises squeak for six reasons, <b>nares (nose) debris, overgrown beaks, startled response, male mating, environmental issues, and respiratory infections. The first time I heard a tortoise squeak, my mind immediately worried about a respiratory infection. Thankfully, there are many reasons why tortoises squeak.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_turtles_make_any_noise\"><\/span>Do turtles make any noise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Similar to other creatures, <b>turtles make noises when they are stressed, angry, and aggressive. In these instances, turtles have been found to make hissing noises to warn predators and bystanders when they feel threatened.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_turtle_make_a_squeaking_noise\"><\/span>Why does my turtle make a squeaking noise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turtles, when basking, tend to yawn and make squeaky sounds as well. Some pet turtles are clever, like dogs and cats, and will squeak to ask for food. This is because turtles have keen eyesight and know when their pet keepers are around. They will then produce squeaky noise <b>so that you will feed them<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_it_sound_like_my_turtle_is_crying\"><\/span>Why does it sound like my turtle is crying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The sound of a turtle crying is <b>usually caused by a respiratory infection. Excessive mucus in the airways creates narrow paths for airflow. Think about the way airflow sounds different when you whistle. A turtle&#8217;s cries can also sound like little meows.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_box_turtle_chirping\"><\/span>Why is my box turtle chirping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>White residue on the body, decreased appetite, and softness of the shell can be symptoms of potential diseases. Other times, these turtles make chirping noises simply <b>because they&#8217;re fatigued<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_turtle_making_noises\"><\/span>Why is my turtle making noises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, it is natural for most turtles to make common noises and continuous cries <b>when they feel threatened or when pet turtles communicate with their owner. Turtles&#8217; distinct sounds are often low-pitched sounds or low-frequency sounds, which are the common noises of turtles breathing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_signs_of_a_dying_turtle\"><\/span>What are signs of a dying turtle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The sound of a turtle crying is <b>usually caused by a respiratory infection. Excessive mucus in the airways creates narrow paths for airflow. Think about the way airflow sounds different when you whistle. A turtle&#8217;s cries can also sound like little meows.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_turtles_make_squeaking_noises\"><\/span>Do turtles make squeaking noises?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Six Signs That Your Turtle Is Dying<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased Basking.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of Appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Foaming\/Bubbles At The Mouth and\/or Nose.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>Whistling, Coughing, or Sneezing.<\/li>\n<li>Lopsided Swimming.<\/li>\n<li>Respiratory Infection.<\/li>\n<li>Shell Rot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_tortoise_likes_me\"><\/span>How do I know if my tortoise likes me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Panting and hissing can also be normal for a tortoise, as it&#8217;s a precursor to eating. However, if this is unusual for your tortoise, get it checked by your vet. The larger your tortoise&#8217;s enclosure, and the more substrate the better. Tortoises are natural walkers and need as much space as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_tortoise_is_happy\"><\/span>How can you tell if a tortoise is happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tortoises may touch their nose to your hand or arm to show affection. This is a common behavior in the wild and is a social behavior. A tortoise or turtle roaming the house or garden may show affection by following you around. They might bump against you for some pats or simply stay a few paces behind you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_turtles_hiss_when_you_pick_them_up\"><\/span>Why do turtles hiss when you pick them up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tortoises are happiest when they&#8217;re healthy. The signs of a happy tortoise include <b>a strong shell, clear and shiny eyes, dry and wrinkly skin, responsiveness to petting, and a good appetite. They should be active, walking around their enclosure, moving objects about, digging burrows, and climbing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_turtle_do_when_scared\"><\/span>What does a turtle do when scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a turtle is afraid or picked up quickly, it <b>pulls its head in really quickly and this action forces the air out. It is biological, not deliberate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_turtles_get_scared\"><\/span>Can turtles get scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regular Observation Determine where the turtle is most comfortable in his cage, when he&#8217;s most active and what scares him. <b>Sudden movements and noise are common ways of scaring a turtle. Stand near the cage and make slow movements while you watch the turtle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_turtles_feel_fear\"><\/span>Do turtles feel fear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some say turtles have feelings, while others don&#8217;t necessarily agree. Regardless of what people say, <b>these reptiles are perfectly capable of experiencing curiosity, pain, fear, and contentment. Though they don&#8217;t have feelings like anger, sadness, love, or happiness, they can show signs of fright if attacked.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my turtle hissing?Why is my turtle squealing?What does it mean when my tortoise hisses?Do box turtles make noise?Why is my turtle making weird noises?Why do tortoises hiss at you?How do you know if a turtle is scared?What are signs of a stressed turtle?Why is my tortoise hissing at me?Is it&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-122472","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122472"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=122472"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122472\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=122472"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=122472"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=122472"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}