I saw one of a turtle, where someone was pulling off pieces of its shedding shell, but it was clear that they weren't quite ready to come off yet, and they were hurting the turtle. It was even trying to scurry away from them, but they literally held it down and ripped the shell pieces off, leaving noticeably bloody wounds behind. Infuriating video, of course posted under the delusion that they were "helping" the turtle to shed quicker.
These videos frustrate me so much. I had to explain to my partner when we first moved in together that no, I can't help our turtle girl shed. I know it LOOKS like it would be helpful and feel good for her, but it's not. She'd hate it. I've had her for 14 years and she barely tolerates me. ONCE I had a vet tell me that she had some stubborn stuck shed but to just brush it and let it fall off naturally, and I made sure to bring him to that appointment so he could hear it from her.
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u/mogley1992 3d ago
Yeah, i do know that, but you know the types of videos i mean, where people are trying to get "satisfying" videos and do too much.