Turtles need to bask in the sun every day.

Baking in the sun can increase the temperature of the turtle's growth environment, speed up the turtle's metabolism, and help the turtle's gastrointestinal digestion and absorption.

Secondly, it can also eliminate bacteria on the turtle and sterilize the surrounding environment. Sunbathing promotes the synthesis and absorption of calcium in the turtle's body.

The time for turtles to bask in the sun should not be at noon. The sun is particularly strong and is not suitable for turtles to bask in the sun. The best time for turtles to bask in the sun is between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., and it only takes 40 minutes. You also need to give the turtle more exercise to keep it in better health.

Precautions for turtles basking in the sun:

Time to bask in the sun: Turtles cannot leave the water for a long time, because basking in the sun for too long may cause them to become dehydrated. Case. Generally, the most suitable time for a turtle to bask in the sun is about 30-60 minutes. If it is winter, it can be controlled at 120 minutes.

Baking temperature: Turtles must also control the temperature when basking in the sun. In summer, you can choose to bask in the sun in the early morning and evening. If it is winter, you can choose around 10-11 o'clock. When the temperature is lower, you can also bask in the sun at 12 o'clock.