If the turtle is left on a balcony with a temperature of 38 degrees for a long time and is exposed to direct sunlight, it may be sunburned to death. Therefore, try to put the turtle in a shaded place for maintenance in summer and occasionally bask in it. sun.

What should you pay attention to when raising turtles in summer?

1. Pay attention to shading: In summer, you must pay attention to shading to prevent turtles from being exposed to the sun. They can usually be kept in a cool place, or Sprinkle water appropriately to cool down, but do not spill water on the turtle.

2. Feed food: Summer is the time when the turtle eats the most, so feed it enough food. The amount of each feeding is 5% to 10% of its body weight. Avoid eating too much and causing it to Excessive excretion.

3. Frequent water changes: The temperature in summer is relatively high, so the water quality deteriorates quickly and frequent water changes are required.

4. Basking time: Turtles also need to bask in the summer. If the temperature is too high, basking can easily cause dehydration, so basking is generally done in the morning. It should be noted that water sources should be provided around.