Whether a small turtle can soak in water depends on the type of turtle. There are many types of turtles, among which egg turtles, mud turtles, snapping turtles and deep-water turtles can stay in the water for a long time. Other turtles can easily get sick if they stay in water all the time, and because they breathe with their lungs, they need to breathe on the ground.

Many pet turtles don’t like to stay in the water all the time. They usually lie on rocks to bask in the sun. Basking in the sun has many benefits for turtles:

1.< /strong>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.

2. 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.

3. 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.