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no snapping turtles do need to bask in the sunlight, all turtles do, they get their vitamins from sunlight. just think of turtles in the wild they get sunlight everyday!
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Do painted turtles need land?
Yes, painted turtles need land. They are cold-blooded reptiles which means they rely on their environment for warmth. Turtles like to lay on logs/rocks/land to bask in the sunlight.
Do baby alligators snapping turtles need water to swim in?
yes
How much water do baby snapping turtles need?
at least an inch in any cage it is in
Do snapping turtles eat grasshoppers?
turtles, not tortoises, are water animals, and need to be hydrated or else they will dry out, tower they bask ( heat up) in the sun because they are cold blooded animals. they bask on rocks, sand, dirt etc, i have not seen turtles bask on grass before, as they naturally tend not to do it
What materials is the gecko's homemade out of?
geckos can live in the ground of near rocks. they need plenty of sunlight to bask in. you would need fake plants and dirt and you're fine
Why does a painted turtle often sit on a log and bask in the sun?
Turtles are cold-blooded and need heat and light to warm up, and the water they live in is cold.
Can too alligator snapping turtles live in one tank together?
That depends upon the species of lizard. They need to have their tank set up properly as a vivarium not as an aquarium. I hope you know that.
Water temp for alligator snapping turtles need in captivity?
Around 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit is good. Hope this helps :]
What is warmblooded?
Warm-blooded - usually refers to animals or birds that are capable of regulating their own temperature without external sources. This is different to reptiles, which need to 'bask' in warm sunlight to absorb heat. When the heat gradually fades, they need to bask again in order to raise their body temperature.
Are Snapping Turtles warm or cold blooded?
turtles are cold blooded because they are reptiles. reptiles live in cold places so they are cold blooded
How do you use bask in a sentence?
To use the word bask you would need to write the sentence in the present tense. Example sentence: When I go to the beach I bask in the sun. (basked is in the past tense, will bask is in the future)
Can baby snapping turtles eat grass and live?
I don't believe so... they are carnivorous. They need meat for protein. That is why they eat fish and other small creatures.
