It is most suitable for a turtle to bask on its back for 1-2 hours. Choose the time according to the degree of sunshine. Too long time will cause dehydration. You must be careful not to expose it to the sun. It is best not to expose it to the sun at noon, and do not expose it to the cement floor, because the ground absorbs heat and the surface temperature may sometimes reach 60 degrees, which will burn the turtle.

Benefits of turtle basking:

1. Increase the temperature. The first benefit of basking is to increase the temperature. As a cold-blooded animal, the turtle's activities are often closely related to the temperature. If the temperature is relatively low, the turtle will be less active. On the contrary, when the temperature rises, its metabolism will speed up and it will become more active. They love to be active and their appetite will increase.

2. Eliminate bacteria. Since sunlight contains ultraviolet rays, it has a very good killing effect on some bacteria, especially for turtles that have been soaked in water for a long time. Various fungi are easy to grow on the back of the turtle, and they can be killed by basking in the sun. Eliminate them all to prevent various diseases.

3. Promote calcium absorption. Basking in the sun can also promote the absorption of calcium. Although basking in the sun cannot replenish calcium, it can promote the synthesis of vitamin D3. This vitamin is very helpful for the absorption of calcium and is very helpful for bone growth. , and can also prevent diseases such as soft nail disease.