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Maybe this is a dumb question, but I am a new turtle owner and am trying to learn everyday! My question is this: Booker LOVES to float in his water dish. He spends the day in his enclosure (mostly his hide) outside. I bring him in for the night and feed him. He eats, then goes straight to his water bowl (it is plastic and the same size and shape of a shoe box) gets in, and spends at least the next few hours laying in it, with his little back legs floating out behind him. On the days when the weather is bad I keep him in, turn on his basking light, and it seems no matter when I pass by his pen, he is in the water. Is this normal?? I know they like to soak every now and again, but he seems to spend 60% of his time in the "pool". In case I forgot to mention it, he is a Box turtle and we are here in Texas. I am a little concerned, so I appreciate any and all help anyone can provide!!