Soft-shelled turtles like to bask in the sun. They are amphibians, and when they grow in the wild, they will climb to the water to bask in the sun. For farmed turtles, it is best to let them bask in the sun regularly. Sunbathing is of great help to the health and growth of soft-shelled turtles. First of all, ultraviolet rays in the sun can sterilize and reduce their risk of illness.
Secondly, sun exposure can enhance the activity of soft-shelled turtles and improve their metabolism. Finally, basking in the sun can speed up the wound healing. In addition, often basking in the sun can also make the turtle's carapace more shiny. If the soft-shelled turtle does not bask in the sun for a long time, its back looks rough.
2. What do turtles like to eat1. Animal feed: Turtles are omnivorous fish, and their favorite animals are aquatic animals. Common tadpoles, shellfish, shrimps, water fleas, etc. When cultured artificially, they can be fed some snails, shellfish, shrimps, meat, etc., and some animal viscera can also be fed.
2, plant feed: Breeders can also feed them some plant feed, common vegetables, fruits, etc. When feeding, you can choose more kinds of vegetables to see which one they like.
3. Synthetic feed: Soft-shelled turtles can also eat some synthetic feed. Now there are many synthetic feeds on the market, which are also made according to the habits of soft-shelled turtles, and are also of great help to their growth and development.