The best time for Brazilian tortoise to bask in the sun is between 1 and 2 hours. They are aquatic tortoises. Although they prefer to bask in the sun, they cannot leave the water for a long time, and dehydration may occur if they bask in the sun for too long.

The time spent basking in the sun can be adjusted according to the temperature, and if it is summer, the time spent basking in the sun can be reduced. Because the temperature is relatively high in summer, dehydration and heatstroke may occur if you spend too much time in the sun. If it is autumn and winter, the time of sunbathing can be increased, because the temperature in autumn and winter is lower, the appetite and activity of Brazilian tortoises will decrease, and more sunbathing can speed up their metabolism.

To give Brazilian tortoises a fixed time first, so that they will form habits. It is best to choose early morning or evening, because the sunshine at this time is mild and will not cause discomfort to them. If conditions permit, they can build a balcony in the container, so that they can climb up and bask in the sun freely. But Brazilian tortoises may not climb directly when they are first installed, and breeders need to take them to the drying table every day. When they get used to it, they will climb up by themselves.

If you can't build a balcony, you can also fish them out of the water every day and put them on the land to bask in the sun. But this method is troublesome and requires enough time for breeders.