Brazilian red-eared turtles may bite humans.

Although their personalities are not too aggressive, they may bite when they are very panicked, agitated or in the breeding season.

Generally, after they are bred for a period of time and their owners get to know them well, they will stop biting their owners.

But they may bite if strangers tease them.

In addition, different individuals have different personalities.

There may be a few ferocious individuals that are more likely to bite.

1. Does the Brazilian red-eared turtle bite? The Brazilian red-eared turtle is a relatively common turtle on the market, and they are more suitable for breeding at home.

In the process of breeding them, many breeders will report that they bite humans, but other breeders report that the Brazilian red-eared turtles they breed never bite humans.

So, can they bite humans? Judging from the personality of the Brazilian red-eared turtle, their character is not too fierce, and they are considered to be a relatively spiritual turtle among the turtle species, and they can recognize their owners.

After recognizing the owner, it is relatively rare for them to bite the owner; if a stranger comes close, they may bite the stranger.

In addition, in some special periods, Brazilian red-eared turtles are more likely to bite people.

For example, if the owner forcibly touches them when they are irritable, the owner may also be bitten.

Furthermore, they are prone to bite when they are in estrus.

2. What to do if bitten by a Brazilian red-eared turtle. Although being bitten by a Brazilian red-eared turtle is not particularly common, it may still occur.

After being bitten, it is best to sterilize and disinfect in time.

From a virological point of view, the Brazilian red-eared turtle is a cold-blooded animal, and it is generally not necessary to inject rabies vaccine if bitten by them; it is best to inject rabies vaccine if bitten by some warm-blooded animals.

However, if the person bitten is a child, considering that their resistance will be relatively weak, it is best to go to the hospital to treat the wound.

In order to avoid being bitten by Brazilian red-eared sliders during subsequent breeding, you can avoid approaching them when they are agitated or in heat.

When touching them, you can touch their carapace, but do not touch their necks and front paws.