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In the wild, all turtles both aquatic and terrestrial bask daily. Basking refers to the act of lying in the sun to dry off and absorb sun rays.

Lights are important for every living being because it helps with the circadian rhythm.

The amount of time a tortoise can last without any food will depend on several conditions. 

The red-eared slider has been a popular pet for many years, especially in the last two decades of the 20th century, and has been kept by a wide range of reptile hobbyists, both novice and experienced.

Tortoise is built differently than other pets and can withstand the outdoors much better than them. They are not that sensitive or fragile and can be left outside in a reasonably safe area without any issues.

Red-eared sliders are aquatic turtles that have been popular for a long time as long as the pet trade is concerned.

Some substrates are great, and others can be lethal for your Russian Tortoise, so buying the safest type of substrate should be at the top of the list.

You’ve decided to pick up a new turtle food, great. Where do you start? Should it be protein based? How much should you feed him? How much should you be paying?

As long as the item in question fits in the turtles mouth, everything can look like food for him, including rocks.