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Can anyone explain this?
So a question that's bugged me for awhile. Hopefully someone can give a scientific reason behind it.
We all know reptiles thermoregulate by moving from hot to warm areas to maintain body temperature. We know the dangers of having unregulated heating devices as some can get very hot. What I don't understand is how an animal can sense it's too warm or to cold and move accordingly and feel a light touch on their skin but will sit in one spot on a hot object for a slow burn? I don't mean objects hot enough to burn instantly that's different. But how can they sit there to the point their body is damaged?
Any scientific reason to explain?
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