How should I train my baby turtle not to bite?

You can't, for the following reasons: * Turtles communicate in ways that is alien to humans. * Turtles may bite you because they thought your finger was a worm. * Red eared sliders bite in anything. How long did your water plants hold out? read more

You can't, for the following reasons: * Turtles communicate in ways that is alien to humans. * Turtles may bite you because they thought your finger was a worm. read more

I've read that if handled regularly throughout their entire lives, snapping turtles, generally, will not bite. As the saying goes though, "You can't teach an old turtle new tricks." So, if you've caught a grown up wild snapping turtle, and you're trying to domesticate him, forget it. read more

Having your hand underneath the turtle should make it more comfortable. Always lift turtles up from the back and not the front. Turtles are unpredictable and lifting the turtle from the front will give it an opportunity to bite you. Turtles may urinate when being picked up, which is yet another reason why you should wear gloves when handling them. read more