What will happen if the grass turtle doesn't bask in the sun? What is the effect of basking in the sun?

Grass turtles will be very unhealthy if they don't bask in the sun. Not basking in the sun for a long time may lead to their loss of appetite and physical deterioration, thus increasing their risk of illness. Moreover, it can also lead to an increase in bacteria on their shells, affecting their health. In addition, not basking in the sun for a long time may also make their shell color bad, resulting in less ornamental. Because not basking in the sun will affect their absorption of calcium, in the long run, they will lack calcium, and the color of the turtle shell will be dark.

Grass tortoises

are amphibians. They often climb out of the water, rest on driftwood and bask in the sun. If they do not bask in the sun for a long time, it is likely to affect the brightness of their shells and the health of their bodies. The color of

their tortoise shells will be affected to a certain extent, because the lack of sunshine will affect their absorption of calcium. When they lack calcium, the external manifestation is that the shell is uneven and the color is dim. Their health deteriorates because if they are not exposed to the sun, the bacteria on their shells will increase. In this way, their bodies may be infected by bacteria, causing them to get sick.

2. What is the function

of grass tortoise basking in the sun? Basking in the sun has a good effect on the body of grass tortoise. Because there are UVA, UVB, UVC and other ultraviolet rays in the sunlight, these three kinds of ultraviolet rays will have certain benefits to them. For example, UVA can promote the appetite and reproductive capacity of turtles, and UVB can promote the absorption of calcium by turtles, thus making their shells more beautiful. The UVC can play a role in sterilization and disinfection.

Therefore, letting the tortoise bask in the sun is an essential link, which can enhance the tortoise's physique, make the tortoise look more beautiful, and is also conducive to the growth of the tortoise shell. At the same time, exposure to the sun can also reduce their risk of disease.