During artificial breeding, crocodile turtles can be exposed to the sun or not. Whether they should be exposed to the sun or not depends on the individual choice of the breeder. Crocodile turtles live in deep water when they are in the wild, and they live in water all the year round except breeding. Generally, they don't climb ashore to bask in the sun. In addition, their ability to resist diseases is relatively strong, and even if they are not exposed to the sun, they will not affect their health, so breeders can choose not to bask in the sun.

But ultraviolet rays in the sun can kill most of the bacteria on their carapace and reduce the rotting of their carapace and skin. Moreover, more sun exposure can promote their absorption of calcium and make their carapace harder. When breeding crocodile turtles artificially, they can choose to bask in the sun.

As mentioned above, crocodile turtles don't have the habit of basking in the sun, so it doesn't take too long to bask in the sun during artificial breeding. About 1-2 times a week, half an hour each time.

To give crocodile turtles sunbathing, set up a balcony inside the container so they can climb up and sunbathe themselves. You can also fish out crocodile turtles and put them in a sunny place to bask in the sun. Although sunbathing has many benefits for crocodile turtles, breeders should not give them frequent sunbathing, because too much sunbathing can also cause discomfort.