Terrapins need to sun their backs. Different terrapins have different preferences for light, and some turtles can be put in the sun to dry, but not for too long, and water sources should be prepared nearby to avoid dehydration. Some turtles are afraid of strong light, only in the dark environment, usually about half an hour each time, if it is cloudy, it is necessary to prepare a special back lamp.
1. Raising the temperature: The first advantage of sunning the back is to raise the temperature. As a poikilothermic animal, the activity of the tortoise is often closely related to the temperature. If the temperature is relatively low, the tortoise will not be very active. On the contrary, when the temperature rises, its metabolism will speed up, it will be more active, and its appetite will also rise.
2. Eliminate bacteria: Because the sunlight contains ultraviolet rays, it still has a very good killing effect on some bacteria. Especially for turtles that have been soaked in water for a long time, it is very easy to have various fungi on the back of the turtle. By basking in the sun, they can be completely eliminated, thus preventing various diseases.
3. Absorption of calcium: It can also promote the absorption of calcium by basking in the sun. Although basking in the sun cannot supplement calcium, it can promote the synthesis of vitamin D3. This vitamin is of great help to the absorption of calcium, and is very helpful to the growth of bones. It can also prevent soft nails and other diseases.
