1. Why do turtles often bask in their backs? Turtles often bask in the sun because proper light is beneficial to their growth and health. It should be noted that although turtles need to bask in the sun, they cannot be placed in sunny places for a long time. On the one hand, although turtles like light, they are not suitable for living in strong light, which will cause some stimulation to them. On the other hand, long-term sun exposure will lead to dehydration and even endanger their lives.
Second, what are the benefits of drying turtle backs? 1. Increase the temperature: The first advantage of drying turtle backs is to increase the temperature. As a temperature-changing animal, turtle's activities are often closely related to temperature. If the temperature is low, the tortoise is not very active. On the contrary, after the temperature rises, its metabolism will be accelerated, it will be more active and its appetite will increase.
2. Killing bacteria: Because sunlight contains ultraviolet rays, it still has a good killing effect on some bacteria, especially for turtles soaked in water for a long time. It is easy for turtles to have various fungi on their backs. By sunbathing, it can be completely eliminated, thus preventing various diseases.
3, promote the absorption of calcium: through the sun back, but also promote the absorption of calcium, although the sun can not supplement calcium, but it can promote the synthesis of vitamin D3, this vitamin is very helpful for the absorption of calcium, it is very helpful for the growth of bones, but also to prevent diseases such as soft armor's disease.