The tortoise can bask in the sun, but also often bask. It usually takes about 30-120 minutes a day, and for this animal, the benefits of sunshine are many, which can increase its body temperature and increase its metabolism. At the same time, it can sterilize and prevent the occurrence of some diseases. In addition, it can promote the synthesis of vitamin D3, which is very helpful for turtles to absorb calcium.
1. Don't expose yourself to the sun: It is good to expose a turtle to the sun, but if the time is too long and the light is too strong, it will backfire. Generally, we should avoid basking in the sun at noon, which can easily lead to its dry and cracked carapace for a long time.
2. Pay attention to the ground: When the tortoise is sunning its back, it must not be on the cement ground or asphalt. This kind of ground has a strong ability to absorb heat. If the surface temperature is high for a long time, it may be scalded.
3, Sun back time: Sun back time is generally not too long, light will accelerate the evaporation of water, if a long time sun back, easy to cause dehydration turtle. Usually 30-60 minutes, if the light is soft, it can be 120 minutes.
< P > 4, to ensure safety: In addition to can not be placed on the heat absorption capacity of the strong ground, but also need to pay attention to the environment is basking in the sun, safety is the most important, when they climb often will not pay attention to the surrounding danger, so must be careful.
