can an aquatic turtle over-bask? ya know, heat himself too much without going back in the water? If, so, how long is too long and should you make him go back in the water?
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over-basking?
ubermental
Apr 19, 2004 07:58 PM
Replies (2)
HerpHelmz
Apr 21, 2004 06:30 PM
I'm not too sure about how much is too much, but I've seen Painted Turtles and RES bask from around 11 am to around 7 pm in the wild. In captivity, I try and give my baskers atleast 4 or 5 hours.
Michael
Michael's Place
crazycodykadunk
Apr 21, 2004 08:01 PM
they shouldent over bask as long as u have an area were they can cool down if they get too hot
