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i have two red ear sliders.. when my turtles are basking they usually get up on the area i have provided for them on a rock underneath a heat lamp in their tank.. they will fan their feet out and or just lay in the heat lamp
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoSome species of turtles are avid baskers while others are not. I keep a variety of turtles myself and know from experience that even among the same species individual turtles have varies basking preferences.
My Painted Turtle spends huge quantities of time under the basking lamp and often falls asleep on the basking platform.
On the other hand, one of my Map Turtles jumps off the basking platform at the slightest sign of movement outside of his tank. He's quite timid and spends significantly less time basking than the other turtle, even though they're both quite healthy creatures.
I wouldn't be too concerned if your turtle loves to bask!
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∙ 13y agoTurtles are mostly active at night; however, some do tend to seem to want to swim or crawl out of their tanks during the day. I found out that most of my tortoise, turtles, and snakes who are active in the daytime, are either hungry or just looking for attention. Some turtles are just naturally out during the day if they are comfortable in their habitat as well...try taking your turtle out of its tank and let it run around for an hour. But keep an eye on him/her--they like to hide in corners.
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What is turtle basking?
you use the skin of a turtle and make it into a basket.
What does turtle basking look like?
all you really need is a rock that is big enough to hold the turtle and it has to go above water to let the turtle climb out of the water and onto dry land to bask. Above to rock...there needs to be a heating lamp. If you dont have a heating lamp then put some kind of light over the basking area until you get one. Of course if you want to spoil your pet turtle then you can go out to the pet store and buy all different kinds of basking areas... What gives me an idea is that i go to www.google.com and type in water turtle habitats and look at the pictures.
In a basking turtle is the shell temperature typically warmer than the core temperature?
Yes.
Do red eared sliders need a dry area?
Yes, red-eared sliders need a dry area to get out of the water. Above this area should be a turtle basking lamp. Aquatic turtles will bask daily. Basking keeps the turtle's skin and shell health from fungus while the UV in the light is needed for the turtles growth. Without a dry area and a basking light your turtle will not be healthy and happy.
Where should heat lamp be located in turtle aquarium?
About 10-12 inches above the basking area.
When turtle was moved to larger tank she is basking more ..is she sick?
no she is not...she probably swam more and wore herself out.
What is wrong if your Mississippi map turtle floats lopsided wont eat and lays on the basking area all day?
it's been dead for 3-4 weeks
Is it normal if your red-eared slider turtle does not like to swim and lays on her rock all day long while your yellow-bellied turtle swims all the time?
Yes. Although red eared slider turtles are aquatic, they love to sit on rock and let themselves be exposed to the sun, air; and basking is part of their natural lifwestyle as it dries their shell on a regular basis to prevent shell rot and fungal infection. So therefore = DO NOT REMOVE THE BASKING MATERIAL or the natural lifestyle patterns will be disturbed. However, if the turtle spends too much time on the rock and hardly ever comes off then it could be a sign of a health problem. See your herp vet.
Why does my you red eared slider yawn under water?
It is possible that your turtle has a respiratory infection. Watch your turtle for loss of appetite or other symptoms. Research this illness and see. Try putting your turtle in warm water and increasing basking temps slightly. And remove your turtle from all breezes. If it doesn't get better in a few days, contact a vet.
Can a turtle live in a ten gallon tank?
A ten gallon is really too small for even the smallest of turtles. Try starting a hatchling in a 20 gallon aquarium, even then though it will outgrow that size in about a year. Make sure that you provide your turtle with a dry basking spot, with basking lamp, AND a UV producing fluorescent light.
What is wrong with your baby turtle when he is not excited?
It's a turtle. It's not supposed to be excited all the time.
What do you need before you get a long necked turtle?
A tank, Uvb lights, basking land, water filter, water heater , stones and food.
