Turtles are omnivores and are interested in meat and live bait, so they will also bite humans.

When a turtle is frightened, the first reaction of the turtle is to retract its head into its hard shell to protect itself. However, if the turtle is cornered, it will bite.

Once bitten, do not shake or pull hard, otherwise it will disturb the turtle, and a strong bite may break a person's finger. You can use tweezers to pry open its mouth, or gently poke its nose with a soft object.

What should you do if a turtle bites you?

Once a turtle bites a person's finger, it will not let go easily, unless it is a mature turtle. It accidentally bites the owner's finger while eating and taps it gently. Just hit its head and it will let go. But if the turtle is bitten because it disturbs the turtle, you cannot shake your hands or hit the turtle. You can put other objects against the turtle's mouth to pull your fingers out, or use a plush soft object to tease the turtle's nose. When you sneeze, your mouth will naturally relax.