It is recommended that turtles bask in the sun for half an hour to an hour.

Don’t bask in the sun for too long, because long-term exposure will cause dehydration of the turtle. Also, don’t bask in the sun at noon in the hot summer, because the sun temperature is very high at this time, and it is easy to sunburn the turtle. .

Turtles often bask in the sun, which can promote the absorption of calcium, and the ultraviolet rays in the sun also have a sterilizing effect on the turtle. In addition, regular sunbathing can also promote the metabolism of the turtle and help the turtle digest food. .

Things that turtles need to pay attention to when basking in the sun:

1. Do not cover the turtle with glass or transparent film when basking in the sun. Glass or transparent film can only Light and heat pass through, but UVA and UVB in sunlight are blocked, preventing the turtle from getting nutrients from the sun. Therefore, when sunbathing, be sure to remove the glass and transparent film.

2. When basking in the sun, be sure to prepare a place for the turtle to hide, and let the turtle choose how long to bask in the sun. When the light and heat are too strong, the turtle feels the need for shade and has a place to hide. It is not easy for the turtle to get sunburned or dehydrated.

3. Do not expose yourself to the sun at noon as you may suffer from heat stroke. It is recommended to do it in the morning and afternoon.

4. After going out for sunbathing, it is recommended that all owners give their pets a bath first and then put them back into the breeding box. This can avoid bringing external parasites and dirt brought back outdoors into the environment where the turtle lives. Go in and cause harm to the turtle.