But no basking would results in shell problems later Indian roofed turtles needs to bask frequently and they are not basking at all.I have a Chinese pond turtle and he(or she) doesn't like basking at all, i aways think is normal. btw yours turtles are so cutes.
No I don't know water temperature. Yes I keep them outside in my garden with natural sun I don't use any artificial lamps.Do you know water temperature? Can they actually climb out of the water onto basking platform? Do you keep them outside with natural sun or use lamps of any kind?
Also, I'll ask for help from @DoubleD1996!
It's a plastic tank .Where are you keeping them? Looks like a bathtub.
They need a heat source to bask. An artificial heat bulb and uvb bulb for proper shell growt, or natural sunlight, which can't be penetrated or filtered through a glass window.
No it's not plastic it's tile.What is the basking platform made of? Looks a little slippery in case it is plastic.
So should I place a heat source at basking area or sunlight is enough?I was going to say what Double D said - that is, Do you have a light positioned over the landing dock/basking area? Also, the water should be a little cooler than the basking area to encourage them to climb out to get warmer.
Thank you 😊. . . oh, and I forgot to say, "Welcome to the Forum!!!"
Okk then I'll look for a log or something. Thank you for your suggestion.Sorry about the mix up.
The natural sun should be enough if they're outside.
Make sure the water level is up to the basking level. Also try maybe adding a log or something. Something with texture that may be easier to climb on for them to bask.
You want to gave areas for them to retreat from the sun as you don't want them to boil.
But it's been a week since they came they should get used to us by now I wonder. They are not running off seeing me, I would definitely thought they would be scared of me if they run off seeing me or not eating anything with my bare hands but they do so how can they scared of me? Btw the pond setup is completely secured, my whole garden is covered with net wires.Hi and welcome! Your turtles will be fine outside if they have a proper pond setup which is secure and safe from predators like dogs, cats, hawks, rats etc. use chicken wire to cover the enclosure. The turtles are scared to bask. They are nervous and afraid of everything including you hovering over them. They need plastic "seaweed" or natural pond plants to hide under. They will bask when the conditions are right and they can't see you!