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k9ck024 · Level 2 Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 96

Is it necessary for turtles to bask?

volume_91 · Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 7:20 pm Post subject:

well, your turtles need a uvb source, i use Uvb light bulb and reptomin food stick ( vitamin D-3)
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turtle_grl77 · Level 4 Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 985 Location: Florida

It helps them process vitamins so they dont get sick.

fishandcandy · Level 3 Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Posts: 200 Location: Indio, CA

Yes, they need a place to bask.
Turtles are "cold-blooded" - they regulate their temperature by moving around in their environment. They need a warm, dry place.
Wild turtles live in rivers and climb out on rocks and logs to sit in the sun.
Don't force a turtle to bask but they need to have the option.