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    Why Doesn't Out Red Eared Slider Bask?

    We have had a red eared slider for 2 weeks now, and he doesn't bask. We bought the whole set up for him, and thought maybe his turtle dock wasn't big enough or too hard to climb up on, so we bought a different one with a ramp, and he still doesn't bask. His water temperature is about 78 degrees, without a heater. Is that too warm so he doesn't want to bask? Should we give colder water? I am afraid his shell is going to get soft if he doesn't bask soon.

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    Truthy

    Don't worry about it. I've had this type of turtle before. They don't bask as much as other turtles and prefer to hide in the water. 
     
    He'll be fine, just leave the option open for him to bask. He knows if he needs it and he won't let his own shell get soft.
    Also, it's possible that he doesn't want to bask while you're around. He may be basking still. Mine always sat up on his little turtle dock and as soon as anyone entered the room he'd make a dive for the water. Maybe yours is similar.

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      Jsp

      His lights may be too hot, it maybe too cold for him to want to get out of the water

      answered 4 months ago   

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