Soft-shelled turtles need a balcony. They prefer to bask in the sun. Because they are amphibians, wild turtles like to climb to the water to bask in the sun. When raising artificially, it is best to build a balcony for them. There are many benefits of soft-shelled turtles basking in the sun. First of all, ultraviolet rays in the sun can sterilize and disinfect, and frequent sun exposure can reduce the occurrence of skin diseases.

Secondly, soft-shelled turtles are thermotropic animals. Sunbathing can raise their body temperature, accelerate their metabolism and increase their growth speed. Finally, basking in the sun can also speed up wound healing, so breeders need to build a drying platform for soft-shelled turtles.

The most appropriate time for turtles to bask in the sun is about 1-3 hours, but the specific time for basking in the sun needs to be determined according to the season. Generally, in spring and autumn, it is enough to control the time of basking in the sun for about 2 hours a day. Because the sunshine in spring and autumn is warm and most suitable for basking in the sun, the time for basking in the sun can be appropriately longer. In summer, the temperature is on the high side, and mosquitoes are prone to appear in summer, so the time for them to bask in the sun should not be too long. In winter, when the temperature is low, it takes longer to bask in the sun, which can not only raise their body temperature, but also speed up their growth.