Basking

[Ben02]

Is it normal for a tort to stretch out all limbs including neck and open their mouths. Mine doesn't do it always just sometimes when basking

Thanks
Ben

 

[Tim Carlisle]

Mine does it all the time. Looks like a dang statue too. Lol

 

[Ben02]

That's good thank you. I thought it was a sign of an RI

 

[Tim Carlisle]

That's good thank you. I thought it was a sign of an RI

How's its bowel movements? Are they regular and of good consistency? Torts absorb UVB primarily through the skin which is why the stretch out during basking. Mine will occassionally open its mouth as well for a few seconds. It doesnt stay open very long though.

 

[Ben02]

Yes it doesn't stay open for more than 2 seconds. Bowel movements are regular like clockwork, poo being solid and glossy, urates being tooth paste texture. She has recently recovered from being dehydrated so I bathe everyday.

 

[Tim Carlisle]

Yes it doesn't stay open for more than 2 seconds. Bowel movements are regular like clockwork, poo being solid and glossy, urates being tooth paste texture. She has recently recovered from being dehydrated so I bathe everyday.

Sounds good to me!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Aquatic turtles get into all sorts of odd and funny basking positions too. As long as everything else is fine, it's all good. Torts absorb UVB through their skin (not their shells), so they sometimes stretch out to get what they need.

 

[Tom]

Is it normal for a tort to stretch out all limbs including neck and open their mouths. Mine doesn't do it always just sometimes when basking

Thanks
Ben

Its a good sign. Shows that they are comfortable in their environment and not too worried about predators.

 

[Ben02]

Thank you everyone I'm glad she is happy. I can start laughing now when I see it and not worry