The tortoise will not cut off your finger, but the animal could be badly injured. Like many folk myths, this one may have originated by adults trying to stop children from doing some damage by scaring them. I would rather teach respect for all living things than say things that are not true.
So no matter what the consequence to the human, I strongly suggest that no one put anything into any animal without medical necessity and without medical training.
I hope this helps.
Keep it slow and steady.
Feb 14, 2011
not exactly by: lanre olorunsola
you guys should not be disgusted at the post. In Africa(Nigeria), it is believed that if you stick your finger into the anus of a tortoise,it will cut your fingers off. Most of us are looking for answers to this myth. That what got me to this page in the first place.
So please, you guys should help with the question.
Jan 18, 2011
Question should be removed by: Anonymous
I am offended by your disgusting question and it should be removed. I hope you don't own a turtle or any animal. You need to get proffesional help.
Jan 15, 2011
Not a serious question by: Anonymous
This ia obviously someone trying to be funny or offend people and I think this post should be removed.
Jan 15, 2011
tortoise anus by: Anonymous
Why do you want to? If it needs medical care, that is something best done by a vet. You can kill an animal my injuring it internally.
Jan 10, 2011
Tortoise by: Anonymous
That's sick, you should never try to harm your tortoise. Give it to someone else if you can't control these weird thoughts. YUCK!
