Can turtles feel when someone touches their shell? Watch as Aquarist Jamie Merrill gives this snapping turtle a back scratch! (Turn sound on) | Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

Turtle shells have nerve endings, which means turtles can feel when you touch or scratch them and they feel pain when they are injured. Whether it’s a gentle scratch or something more painful like being hit by a car, they’re totally aware of what’s happening. So always be gentle & kind — their shell is more sensitive than it looks! PS- please, don’t try this at home! This common snapping turtle has been with us for 3 months and now knows her routine- she is very smart. She came in completely par