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Can soft-shelled turtle bask in the sun and die? How to bask in the sun correctly

Anyuan
Practicing veterinary physician
Under normal circumstances, soft-shelled turtles will not die in the sun, because the sun can kill bacteria and parasites on their bodies, and improve their activity and make their physique stronger. However, if they are exposed to the sun for too long, they may die from the sun. Although they are amphibians, they will also dehydrate when they are always exposed to the sun. If you dehydrate for too long, you will die.
Can soft-shelled turtle bask in the sun and die? How to bask in the sun correctly 1. Can soft-shelled turtles die in the sun

Normal sun exposure to soft-shelled turtles will not die in the sun, and frequent sun exposure can eliminate parasites and bacteria on their body surface and promote wound healing. Therefore, under normal circumstances, they will not die in the sun. Although they are amphibians, they will dehydrate if they spend too much time in the sun or in places where the sun is strong. If they can't be hydrated in time, they will dehydrate and die.

2. How to bask in the sun correctly

1. Time to bask in the sun: The time to bask in the sun for the turtle needs to be determined according to the season. Under normal circumstances, the temperature in summer is on the high side, and it is enough to bask in the sun for about one hour a day. But in autumn and winter, it is best to bask in the sun for a long time, and it is best to bask in the sun for 2-3 hours a day. Because more sunshine can improve their activity, reduce the probability of illness and make their physique stronger.

2. Intensity of sunshine: Soft-shelled turtles can't stay in the violent sunshine environment for a long time. When giving them sunshine, it is best to choose early morning or evening. Because the sun is not too violent at this time, it is more comfortable to bask in. Turtles like sunshine but don't like wind. When they bask in the sun, it is best to choose a closed and transparent environment.

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