Most species of turtles need to bask in the sun regularly. Proper exposure to the sun is very helpful to them. Light helps them absorb nutrients, especially vitamin D. At the same time, appropriate light can also kill some harmful bacteria on them. In short, basking in the sun is helpful to their health and growth. Although snapping turtles in the wild do not often come ashore to bask in the sun, if they are bred in captivity, it is best to let them bask regularly.
To make it easier for them to bask in the sun, place a basking table in the container so they don't have to be taken out of the container when they bask in the sun. At the same time, they can also climb to the balcony to breathe, which is also very convenient.
As mentioned above, you can properly give the crocodile turtle sunshine, which is helpful for their growth and development, but the sunshine time does not need to be too long, nor does it need to be sunned every day. Generally speaking, two or three times a week are OK, and the time of each light can be half an hour or an hour. If you don't want to use natural light, you can also use a back lamp, which is about the same frequency as natural light, 2-3 times a week, about an hour each time.
When basking in the sun, there are some problems that need to be paid attention to, such as the light should not be too strong. If it is in summer, you can bask in the morning, when the light is relatively mild, the direct light at noon is not good. Moreover, they can not be exposed to the sun for a long time, nor can they be kept out of water for a long time.
