Turtles are not afraid of heat in summer, but if the temperature is too high, the turtle may become dehydrated and die. In summer, turtles can be raised outside on the balcony, but they cannot be kept on the balcony all the time. If the turtle is exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, it may be burned to death. Therefore, try to keep the turtle in a shaded place for maintenance in summer, and occasionally bask in the sun.

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

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